Rob Herring flying to Japan to replace injured Sean Cronin

Herring has won eight caps for Ireland and was part of Joe Schmidt's training squad ahead of the tournament.

Rob Herring flying to Japan to replace injured Sean Cronin
Wed, 16 Oct, 2019 - 14:55
Digital Desk staff

Ulster hooker Rob Herring is set to link up Irish rugby squad ahead of Saturday's Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.

He will replace Leinster's Sean Cronin - who picked up an injury in training this week.

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