Adams Verling handed Ireland debut for WXV opener
Connacht back row Jemima Adams Verling is handed her senior Ireland debut in Sunday's WXV Global Series opener against the United States in Dublin.
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Backline cover for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Backline cover for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Midfield player for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Aoife Wafer is a back row player for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Forward replacement known for scoring five tries in Six Nations.
Hooker in the Ireland women's rugby team.
Half-back partner in the Ireland women's rugby team.
Forward replacement for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Half-back partner in the Ireland women's rugby team.
Captain of the Ireland women's rugby team.
Midfield player for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Forward replacement for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Connacht back row player making her senior Ireland debut.
Prop player in the Ireland women's rugby team.
Forward replacement for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Backline cover for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Prop player in the Ireland women's rugby team.
Right winger for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Forward replacement for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Sam Monaghan is a second row player for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Scott Bemand is the head coach of the Ireland women's rugby team.
Full-back for the Ireland women's rugby team.
Wing player for the Ireland women's rugby team.
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Connacht back row Jemima Adams Verling is handed her senior Ireland debut in Sunday's WXV Global Series opener against the United States in Dublin.
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