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Ireland's team for the TikTok Women’s Six Nations has been confirmed, nine uncapped players come in

IRELAND'S TEAM for the TikTok Women’s Six Nations has been announced by head coach Greg McWilliams

The 38-player Ireland squad will meet at the National Team camp at the IRFU High Performance Centre this coming weekend.

According to the IRFU website McWilliams has chosen an 'exciting group of players, blending youth and international experience' to tackle sides in the competition.

Ireland will welcome nine uncapped players into the squad Anna McGann, Aoife Wafer, Emma Murphy, Christy Haney, Amanda McQuade(forwards) will also be joined by backs Aoibheann Reilly, Natasja Behan, Molly Scuffil-McCabe and Vicky Irwin.

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Head Coach Greg McWilliams has named a 38-player Ireland squad for the upcoming TikTok Women's Six Nations. 🟢#NothingLikeIt | #IrishRugby

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The most notable omission's from the squad are Wasps hooker Cliodhna Moloney veteran Sene Naoupou, Gloucester's back row Anna Caplice and Leah Lyons.

Moloney was one of the most vocal critics of Anthony's Eddie's comments around the players not doing enough during the year. She accused the former Director of 'slurry spreading' on Twitter.

The IRFU have not given a reason for her omission.

Some fans have speculated that Moloney's slurry comments are the reason she's not in the squad

One user on Twitter sarcastically said'

"No @cmoloney3? That'll teach her to keep her opinions to herself...... shameful"

Another said

"Bang of slurry still lingering....No Cliodhna Moloney...?"

Commenting on his squad announcement, McWilliams said:

“I am really pleased with the balance of the squad, there is great youth and experience and I have been impressed by the form of these players in recent weeks.

“We have selected players that have the ability to go for long periods of high intensity ball in play and have a positive impact on the game. Like every selection, there is some talent missing out, and I will be keeping an eye on these and other players as we look to increase competition within the wider playing pool.

“There is great talent within the group and this is a great opportunity for us to develop its foundations and learn about what’s needed to compete at the highest level going forward.

“For now, we are just excited to start, to put our heads down and work hard. We are relishing the prospect of running out in front of our home supporters at The RDS for the first game of the Championship.”

McWilliams will name his Ireland captain in the coming weeks.

Ireland open their Six Nations campaign against Wales, before travelling to France in Round 2 on Saturday, April 2.

McWilliams’ side will play their second home game of the Championship against Italy at Musgrave Park in Cork on Sunday, April 10 (Kick-off 5pm).

The penultimate weekend sees Ireland travel to face England on Sunday, April 24, before their final home match, against Scotland, is staged at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast on Saturday, April 30 (Kick-off 8pm).

Cliodhna Moloney, the Wasps hooker and one of the few Irish international players with Premiership experience, has been dropped for Ireland’s 2022 Six Nations campaign.

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