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# new-cap - Thursday 7 July, 2022

The exciting Tonga native set for his first All Blacks cap against Ireland

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# Apprentice

The exciting Tonga native set for his first All Blacks cap against Ireland

Jul 7th 2022, 7:30 PM 8,958 Views 12 Comments

22-year-old Folau Fakatava has been learning from his mentor, Aaron Smith.

# new-cap - Tuesday 4 February, 2020

'We think he'll add a dimension to us, especially in attack off the bench'

From The42

# Fresh Face

'We think he'll add a dimension to us, especially in attack off the bench'

Feb 4th 2020, 4:02 PM 8,469 Views 21 Comments

Max Deegan is set for his Ireland debut against Wales on Saturday.

# new-cap - Sunday 11 August, 2019

'I'm bloody delighted': New cap Kleyn makes his presence felt

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# New Cap

'I'm bloody delighted': New cap Kleyn makes his presence felt

Aug 11th 2019, 6:00 AM 15,641 Views 60 Comments

Joe Schmidt hailed the Munster second row’s debut performance against Italy.

# new-cap - Friday 9 August, 2019

'His time has come': Kleyn the new enforcer in Ireland's engine room

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# New Cap

'His time has come': Kleyn the new enforcer in Ireland's engine room

Aug 9th 2019, 1:01 AM 9,955 Views 69 Comments

The battle for second row positions intensifies as the Munster man gets his chance against Italy.

# new-cap - Wednesday 31 January, 2018

Belvo wing Megan Williams set for Ireland debut against France

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# New Cap

Belvo wing Megan Williams set for Ireland debut against France

Jan 31st 2018, 4:08 PM 4,688 Views 0 Comments

The 7s international will win her first cap for Ireland in 15s.

# new-cap - Wednesday 22 June, 2016

Fullback O'Halloran eager for second Ireland cap after brief cameo debut

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# New Cap

Fullback O'Halloran eager for second Ireland cap after brief cameo debut

Jun 22nd 2016, 6:00 AM 7,057 Views 16 Comments

The 25-year-old didn’t have a chance to impact on the second Test.

# new-cap - Friday 11 March, 2016

Connacht prop Bealham set for Ireland debut after Healy ruled out

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# New Cap

Connacht prop Bealham set for Ireland debut after Healy ruled out

Mar 11th 2016, 12:32 PM 22,395 Views 67 Comments

The Australia native will cover loosehead from the bench against Italy.

# new-cap - Sunday 7 February, 2016

'I thought CJ was superb' - Schmidt impressed with Munster man's debut

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# New Cap

'I thought CJ was superb' - Schmidt impressed with Munster man's debut

Feb 7th 2016, 7:46 PM 11,482 Views 25 Comments

The Ireland head coach now faces into a six-day turnaround before the clash with France.

# new-cap - Monday 17 August, 2015

SOB, Henry and Toner helped Jack Conan prep for his Ireland debut

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# Influences

SOB, Henry and Toner helped Jack Conan prep for his Ireland debut

Aug 17th 2015, 9:20 AM 10,967 Views 5 Comments

Leinster’s 23-year-old back row got his first taste of Test rugby against Scotland.

# new-cap - Monday 11 November, 2013

Double try-scorer Kearney makes mark on Ireland debut

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# New Cap

Double try-scorer Kearney makes mark on Ireland debut

Nov 11th 2013, 7:30 AM 2,655 Views 0 Comments

The debutant impressed with two tries in a 21 minute cameo but played down his starting chances for next week.

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