Ulster trio Paddy Wallace, Andrew Trimble and Tommy Bowe are all rated as doubtful for Ireland’s second Test against Argentina next weekend after picking up injuries in Saturday’s 22-20 defeat to the Pumas.

Defending champions New Zealand Maori have named four debutants in the side to face Canada in tomorrow’s Barclays Churchill Cup clash in Northampton.

Full internationals Jeremy Staunton, Jonny O'Connor and Roger Wilson have all been included in the Ireland A side to face Canada in the Barclays Churchill Cup on Saturday night.

The Ireland A squad that will take part in the Barclays Churchill Cup in England at the end of May contains just three full internationals in the touring party.

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Ireland A opened their Barclays Churchill Cup campaign with a comfortable victory as they ran four tries past the United States in San Francisco.

England Saxons head coach Jon Callard believes the International Rugby Board has a responsibility to take over the funding of A-team rugby because it holds such a vital role in the development of future Test stars.

Bath prop David Barnes has been appointed tour captain of the newly-named England Saxons in this season’s Barclays Churchill Cup competition.

Andy Robinson has warned that England’s chances of defending the World Cup will be ruined unless he receives the full support of all the Guinness Premiership clubs next season.