Ireland will host World Cup conquerors New Zealand and Joe Schmidt’s Australia during a mouth-watering four-match autumn series against southern hemisphere opposition.
The British and Irish Lions insist merit alone will dictate selection for their first women’s tour despite England’s dominance of the sport.
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