{"id":1721,"date":"2023-10-05T10:22:53","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T14:22:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/rugby-world-cup-2023-iain-henderson-and-dan-sheehan-come-into-ireland-team-for-big-scotland-clash-rugby-union-news\/05\/10\/2023\/"},"modified":"2023-10-05T10:22:53","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T14:22:53","slug":"rugby-world-cup-2023-iain-henderson-and-dan-sheehan-come-into-ireland-team-for-big-scotland-clash-rugby-union-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/rugby-world-cup-2023-iain-henderson-and-dan-sheehan-come-into-ireland-team-for-big-scotland-clash-rugby-union-news\/05\/10\/2023\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby World Cup 2023: Iain Henderson and Dan Sheehan come into Ireland team for big Scotland clash | Rugby Union News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n Andy Farrell has brought Iain Henderson and Dan Sheehan into Ireland’s starting XV for their final Rugby World Cup pool stage game against Scotland on Saturday; Ireland need to avoid losing without a bonus point to ensure they go through to the knockout stage, while Scotland must win <\/h2>\n
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James Cole explains the permutations involved in Pool B at the Rugby World Cup which could see either Ireland, Scotland or defending world champions South Africa being knocked out of the tournament<\/span>
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James Cole explains the permutations involved in Pool B at the Rugby World Cup which could see either Ireland, Scotland or defending world champions South Africa being knocked out of the tournament <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Iain Henderson will start in place of vice-captain James Ryan in Ireland’s second row for Saturday’s pivotal Rugby World Cup clash with Scotland in Paris.<\/p>\n

Dan Sheehan replaces Ronan Kelleher at hooker in the only other change from the side that beat South Africa nearly two weeks ago.<\/p>\n

If Ireland avoid defeat they will top Pool B and face a likely quarter-final against New Zealand. Scotland must beat Ireland and also deny them a losing bonus point to progress.<\/p>\n

There is also one highly unlikely scenario where Ireland and Scotland may both progress at South Africa’s expense. If the Scots beat Ireland by at least 21 points, achieve a try bonus-point in doing so (at least four tries), and Ireland also pick up a try bonus-point of their own in defeat.<\/p>\n

Leinster lock Ryan sustained a hand injury in his Ireland’s 13-8 win over South Africa on September 23 and has been named on the bench, handing a first start of the tournament to Ulster skipper Henderson.<\/p>\n

Sheehan has been preferred to Leinster team-mate Kelleher and will make his full World Cup debut in the other change to Andy Farrell’s starting XV, while back-rower Jack Conan is back on the bench following injury.<\/p>\n

Sheehan came on against the Springboks a fortnight ago for his first appearance since suffering a foot injury in the warm-up win over England on August 19. Number eight Conan is in line for his first outing since damaging foot ligaments two months ago.<\/p>\n

Centre Robbie Henshaw, who has been struggling with a niggle, has been replaced on the bench by Stuart McCloskey, while flanker Peter O’Mahony will win his 100th Ireland cap.<\/p>\n

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Highlights from Saturday’s Rugby World Cup action as Ireland recorded victory over South Africa, England thrashed Chile and Georgia and Portugal drew<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Highlights from Saturday’s Rugby World Cup action as Ireland recorded victory over South Africa, England thrashed Chile and Georgia and Portugal drew <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Veteran fly-half Johnny Sexton will captain his side for the fourth successive Pool B fixture following his return from an absence of almost six months due to injury and suspension.<\/p>\n

The 38-year-old will be partnered by Jamison Gibson-Park, with the in-form Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose in midfield and wings James Lowe and Mack Hansen joining full-back Hugo Keenan in the backline.<\/p>\n

Sheehan will be sandwiched between provincial team-mates Andrew Porter and Tadhg Furlong, with Henderson packing down alongside Tadhg Beirne.<\/p>\n

Centurion O’Mahony, who made his Test debut against Italy in 2012, will continue in the back row with world player of the year Josh van der Flier and Caelan Doris.<\/p>\n

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James Cole reflects on Ireland’s 13-8 win over South Africa in Pool B<\/span> <\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

James Cole reflects on Ireland’s 13-8 win over South Africa in Pool B <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

The Munster captain is set to become the 10th Irishman to reach the milestone, following Brian O’Driscoll, Ronan O’Gara, Rory Best, Paul O’Connell and John Hayes, and current team-mates Cian Healy, Sexton, Conor Murray and Keith Earls.<\/p>\n

Conan, Ryan and McCloskey are joined in reserve by Kelleher, props Dave Kilcoyne and Finlay Bealham, scrum-half Murray and fly-half Jack Crowley.<\/p>\n

Ireland: <\/strong>15 Hugo Keenan, 14 Mack Hansen, 13 Garry Ringrose, 12 Bundee Aki, 11 James Lowe, 10 Johnny Sexton (c), 9 Jamison Gibson-Park; 1 Andrew Porter, 2 Dan Sheehan, 3 Tadhg Furlong, 4 Tadhg Beirne, 5 Iain Henderson, 6 Peter O’Mahony, 7 Josh van der Flier, 8 Caelan Doris.<\/p>\n

Replacements:<\/em> 16 Ronan Kelleher, 17 David Kilcoyne, 18 Finlay Bealham, 19 James Ryan, 20 Jack Conan, 21 Conor Murray, 22 Jack Crowley, 23 Stuart McCloskey<\/p>\n

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