Clohessy and Gallagher handed first Ireland starts
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand hands first starts to Jane Clohessy and Niamh Gallagher for Saturday's Test with Japan.
Munster's Jane Clohessy and full-back Niamh Gallagher have been given their first Ireland Test starts against Japan, Ireland head coach Scott Bemand revealed. Clohessy will make her third cap debut in the second row, while Gallagher has been named in the starting lineup for the first time. The team also includes experienced players such as Linda Djougang, Neve Jones, and Eilis Cahill. Ireland will face Japan in a repeat Test at Virgin Media Park in Cork, following their victory in the WXV Global Series in Galway.
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