Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has named his 31 member squad to the Rugby World Cup in Japan with a few long time players missing.
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33‑year‑old Leinster lock, Devin Toner who has made 60 appearances under Schmidt leadership, than any other players, has been left out of the Ireland's 31‑member squad.
Three Ulster players, captain Rory Best, second row Iain Henderson and wing Jacob Stockdale, are in the squad.
New Zealand born, Bundee Aki has also been given the nod with two South African born’s Jean Kleyn and CJ Stander.
The side will play their final warm‑up game against Wales in Dublin on Sunday morning at 1am, with their opening World Cup Pool A game coming against Scotland at 4.45pm on the 22nd September.
Ireland World Cup squad
Backs: R Kearney, J Larmour, K Earls, J Stockdale, A Conway, R Henshaw, C Farrell, B Aki, G Ringrose, J Sexton, J Carbery, J Carty, C Murray, L McGrath. Forwards:
Forwards: C Healy, D Kilcoyne, R Best (capt), N Scannell, S Cronin, T Furlong, A Porter, John Ryan, James Ryan, I Henderson, J Kleyn, T Beirne, CJ Stander, P O'Mahony, J van der Flier, J Conan, R Ruddock.
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