Baloucoune back as Osborne misses out on All Blacks clash
Ireland's rugby team has finalized its squad for the upcoming Nations Championship match against New Zealand. Rob Baloucoune returns to the starting lineup, while coach Andy Farrell has made several tactical changes to the forward pack.
Why it matters
This match is a high-profile international sporting event that impacts world rugby rankings and tournament standings.
Rob Baloucoune has been passed fit to start Saturday's Nations Championship meeting with New Zealand in Auckland, with Jamie Osborne the unlucky one to miss out.
Standard sports reporting focusing on team selection and player fitness.
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