Ireland dealt latest Nations Championship blow as injuries pile up

Ireland have encountered additional injury problems, as Sean Jansen is set to miss the rest of the Nations Championship. The Connacht forward suffered a knee injury during Friday's 42-12 loss to Argentina in Dublin. Jansen's injury joins Caelan Doris and Jack Conan, who have been long-term absentees from the team. Additionally, captain Dan Sheehan will not be available for Saturday's match against Fiji at the Aviva Stadium, as he is currently undergoing a 12-day return to play protocol following a concussion suffered against the Pumas.

To compensate for the loss of Jansen, uncapped Ulster forward David McCann has joined the team's training camp this week, alongside Leinster hooker Gus McCarthy. Other back-row players, Josh van der Flier (ankle) and wing Rob Baloucoune (cramp), are also seeking to recover in time to face Fiji and are being monitored by Ireland's coaching staff. Connacht centre Bundee Aki, who was originally withdrawn from the squad last week due to illness, is expected to return to full training on Tuesday.

Ireland will reveal their lineup for the upcoming match against Fiji on Thursday. They will face world champions South Africa at the Aviva Stadium on November 21st, prior to the Nations Championship finals weekend at Twickenham, which takes place from November 27-29.