Emerging Ireland squad to play three fixtures in South Africa

An emerging Ireland squad will play three fixtures in Bloemfontein, South Africa. A 35 player squad will play against three Currie Cup sides over a nine day period

EMERGING: An emerging Ireland squad will face three Currie Cup sides in South Africa. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

An emerging Ireland squad will play three fixtures in Bloemfontein, South Africa in September/October.

The side will be led by Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby with assistance from other national team coaches Paul O'Connell, Mike Catt and John Fogarty.