Kidney's reign started solidly with a win at Thomond Park.
It was a day of firsts for Ireland, Kidney in Charge, Tony Buckley making his first start, Keith Earls first involvement and a maiden try (along with Jamie Heaslip). It was Thomond Parks first international match as well.
It was a forg
The final squad is named for the Canada game with Ryan Caldwell losing out.
IRELAND TEAM & REPLACEMENTS (v Canada, GUINNESS Series 2008, Thomond Park Stadium, Saturday, November 8, kick-off 5.15pm):
15 – Keith Earls (Young Munster/Munster)
14 – Tommy Bowe (Ospreys)
13 – Brian O'Drisc
IRELAND TEAM & REPLACEMENTS (v Canada, GUINNESS Series 2008, Thomond Park Stadium, Saturday, November 8, kick-off 5.15pm):
15 – Keith Earls (Young Munster/Munster)
14 – Tommy Bowe (Ospreys)
13 – Brian O'Driscoll (UCD/Leinster) (capt)
12 – Luke Fitzgerald (Blackrock College/Le
The first full international at Thomond Park on November 8th against Canada will be part of Ireland's three-match autumn series, and Ireland are due to face the New Zealand All-Blacks a week later.
It's also hoped that Thomond Park may be able to hold a meeting of the All-Blacks vs Munster on eit