Meanwhile, the IRFU has confirmed that Vikki Wall is now contracted with the Ireland 7s team.
IRELAND WOMEN HAVE announced second row Sam Monaghan and back row Edel McMahon as their new co-captains ahead of the upcoming WXV 3 competition in Dubai.
“I am extremely honoured to have been asked by Scott to captain this team alongside my friend and team-mate Sam,” said Exeter Chiefs flanker McMahon.Gloucester-Hartpury second row Monaghan is similarly honoured to take on the role. “They’re the right people for the job,” said Bemand, “and they’re the right people for developing their leadership skills within a developing group.”
“Having coached against Ireland Women a few times, you’d never doubt the on-pitch heart and grit and graft,” said Bemand of his philosophy for this team. His backroom staff has been bolstered by the addition of a new ‘culture and leadership lead’ in Sean Ryan, who worked with Munster last season.Meanwhile, IRFU head of women’s performance and pathways Gillian McDarby has confirmed that Meath footballer Vikki Wall has been contracted to the Ireland 7s set-up since August.
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