IRISH RUGBY WORLD CUP SQUAD: Sherry Called Out To New Zealand as Precaution

The Ireland Team has announced that Munster Hooker Michael Sherry will travel to New Zealand as precautionary cover for the injured Rory Best. Best is continuing his rehabilitation and still remains an official member of the Ireland Rugby World Cup Squad.

Ireland Team Manager Paul McNaughton said: “Rory Best is still progressing with his rehabilitation this week and while he is still rated doubtful for the Wales game, we felt it was prudent to bring Mike Sherry down to New Zealand as precautionary cover. We expect Mike to arrive in New Zealand on Thursday.”