Ireland make seven changes for World Cup clash with Spain

Head coach Scott Bemand has shuffled the pack for Sunday's game.
SPANISH TEST: Anna McGann is set to start on Sunday. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

SPANISH TEST: Anna McGann is set to start on Sunday. Pic: INPHO/Ben Brady

Ireland have made wholesale changes to the starting line-up and squad that will face Spain in their second Rugby World Cup pool game in Northampton this Sunday, though there is still no sign of key back row Aoife Wafer.

Head coach Scott Bemand has made seven changes to the 15 that began the tournament with the 42-14 defeat of Japan at Franklin’s Gardens five days ago and the bench has undergone a facelift with it.

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