Four senior players have signed central contract extensions with Ireland ahead of next year’s World Cup in Australia.
Centre Bundee Aki has agreed a one-year deal, while scrumhalf Jamison Gibson-Park and flanker Josh van der Flier have committed to two-year contracts. Hooker Dan Sheehan has signed on for a further three years.
Tuesday’s announcement came after Ireland finished the Six Nations with a decisive 43-21 win at home to Scotland last weekend, a victory that secured the Triple Crown as Andy Farrell’s men eventually finished runners-up to champions France.
“You cannot underestimate the outstanding contributions of these four players to Irish rugby over many years,” said Farrell.
“That they see their futures here is a significant boost, which I have no doubt will delight Ireland supporters around the world.”
Ireland have never progressed beyond the quarter-finals at rugby’s showpiece event.
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