Injury rules Ireland's Wafer out of Japan game
Ireland back row Aoife Wafer is ruled out of the WXV Global Series encounter against Japan on Sunday because of injury.
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Backline cover for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Backline cover for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Aoife Wafer is a back row player for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Beibhinn Parsons is an Irish rugby player included in the squad following team changes.
Beth Buttimer is an uncapped hooker set to make her Test debut for Ireland.
Forward replacement known for scoring five tries in Six Nations.
Eilís Cahill is a rugby player making her first start for the Ireland team.
Forward replacement for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Scott Bemand is the head coach of the Ireland women's rugby team.
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Ireland back row Aoife Wafer is ruled out of the WXV Global Series encounter against Japan on Sunday because of injury.
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