Connacht Coach Appointed Ireland ‘A’ Supremo for Upcoming November Match
Connacht’s Collie Tucker has been appointed as the head coach for Ireland A’s upcoming match against Spain, scheduled for November 8. This exciting fixture will take place at Estadio Municipal de Butarque in Leganés, with kick-off set for 5 PM local time (4 PM Irish time). The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) aims to utilize this game for nurturing young talent within the Irish rugby system.
Coaching Team and Objectives
The coaching staff for this match features prominent names from various Irish provinces. Tucker, who serves as Connacht’s scrum and contact coach, previously acted as the province’s interim head coach. He has experience with the Ireland summer series tour to Georgia and Portugal, where he was a scrum coach under Munster’s senior coach Mike Prendergast.
- Collie Tucker: Head Coach
- Mossy Lawler: Backs/Attack Coach from Munster
- Jimmy Duffy: Forwards Coach from Ulster
- Sean O’Brien: Defence Coach from Leinster
This match against Spain is part of a busy November schedule for the Irish national team. It also follows last season’s showdown against England A in Bristol.
Upcoming Matches and International Schedule
Meanwhile, Ireland’s senior team will engage in a series of high-stakes matches. They will compete against:
- New Zealand in The Gallagher Cup in Chicago
- Japan, Australia, and South Africa in the Quilter Nations Series at Aviva Stadium
Streaming details for the match against Spain will be announced in the coming weeks. This fixture represents an important opportunity for young Irish players to gain valuable experience at the international level.
