18 May, 11:09
IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne has issued a statement following confirmation of Ronan O'Gara's decision to retire from playing professional rugby.
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He won his first cap as a replacement for Conor O'Shea during the 1999 World Cup and his form for Leinster this season saw him set to win his second international cap until injury intervened.
Howe's call-up to the senior squad means a recall for Justin Bishop who now comes into the A side for Tuesday's game against the All Blacks in Rvenhill