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Ireland’s Jansen ruled out of Fiji and Bok games

Sean Jansen is ruled out of the remainder of Ireland's Nations Championship campaign with a knee injury, further depleting head coach Andy Farrell's options at number eight.

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 11:44 AM
Ireland’s Jansen ruled out of Fiji and Bok games
Key Things to Know
  • Sean Jansen will miss Ireland's upcoming matches against Fiji and South Africa because of a knee injury.
  • Ireland defeated Argentina 42-12 in Dublin, during which Jansen was forced off after 46 minutes.
  • Hooker Dan Sheehan will miss the Fiji match and remains a doubt for the South Africa fixture following a concussion.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sean Jansen has been ruled out of the rest of Ireland's Nations Championship campaign after suffering a knee injury during Friday's 42-12 victory over Argentina. Jansen's setback leaves head coach Andy Farrell with limited options at number eight, with both Caelan Doris and Jack Conan already sidelined. Jansen will now return to Connacht for rehabilitation.

Hooker Dan Sheehan will also miss Saturday's match against Fiji and is doubtful for the November 21 clash against South Africa due to concussion. In response to mounting injuries, uncapped Ulster forward David McCann and hooker Gus McCarthy have been added to the senior squad, while Bundee Aki is expected to resume training.

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