Tucker calls on Ireland XV charges to embrace England 'A' challenges

Cullie Tucker’s squad will have just two pitch sessions behind them come kick-off.

Tucker will reveal his matchday 23 at 1pm on Wednesday. Pic: Giuseppe Fama/Inpho

Ireland XV boss Cullie Tucker has called on his players to embrace whatever challenges might come their way as they face up to an England ‘A’ side in Thomond Park this Friday evening.

This fixture was a disaster for Ireland when played in Ashton Gate a year ago with numerous players carted off injured and the inclement conditions making life even more of a misery on a night when they came out second best.