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RORY KEANE: Munster having ONLY TWO players in Ireland squad of 36 is humiliating – and now there is only one thing the province can do

Munster got a meagre two call-ups. It's a sign of the times really. And the thing which should really sting the players in McMillan's camp is that it wasn't really a surprise.

By Rory Keane · Daily Mail

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 9:32 PM

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Rory Keane argues Munster's inclusion of only two players in Ireland's 36-man squad is humiliating.
Tadhg Beirne and Craig Casey are the only Munster players selected by Andy Farrell for autumn internationals.
Leinster dominates the national selection, providing 17 players to Ireland's squad.

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Rory Keane argues that Munster having just two players named in Ireland's 36-man squad is humiliating for the province. Lock Tadhg Beirne and scrum-half Craig Casey were the only Munster representatives selected by head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the upcoming autumn internationals, in stark contrast to Leinster's 17 call-ups.

Keane notes that while injuries to players like Jack Crowley have contributed to the low representation, Munster's overlooked talent must respond on the pitch. He points to young backrower Brian Gleeson and other prospects who have the opportunity to make a statement against back-to-back URC champions Leinster at Aviva Stadium.

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