Six debutants named in Ireland women’s rugby squad

Ireland coach Tom Tierney has handed six players their senior international debuts for Saturday’s autumn international against England.

Jeamie Deacon and Mairead Coyne are selected on the wings with Aine Donnelly in the centre while Cliodhna Moloney comes into the front row with Elaine Anthony and Ciara Cooney named in the second row.

Tierney said: “We are looking forward to the game this weekend. It’s the first time we have played an autumn international which is another step in the development of women’s rugby. We have an opportunity to take a look at some new players and combinations building towards the Six Nations.”