Fly-half duel, debuts & trip to NZ fortress beckon for Ireland

Ireland are launching into the inaugural Nations Championship with a bruising draw. Despite being injury-hit, they'll face Australia, Japan, and New Zealand in quick succession—critical preparation with the World Cup just over a year away. The fly-half position looks competitive, with debuts expected as Ireland positions itself for global contention.

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