Austria U20 W 29:27 South Korea U20 W 
Czech Republic U20 W 32:37 Romania U20 W 
Algeria U20 W 23:40 Faroe Islands U20 W 
India U20 W 36:42 Canada U20 W 
China U20 W 25:35 Hungary U20 W 
Sweden U20 W 29:22 Poland U20 W 
France U20 W 31:36 Germany U20 W 
Montenegro U20 W 30:28 Norway U20 W 
Guinea U20 W 25:34 Tunisia U20 W 
Iceland U20 W 30:27 Brazil U20 W 
Denmark U20 W 30:29 Spain U20 W 
Egypt U20 W 26:29 Croatia U20 W 
Paraguay U20 W 22:27 Turkey U20 W 
Serbia U20 W 29:27 Japan U20 W 
Ireland’s head coach, Andy Farrell, has made it clear that former Leinster star James Lowe probably won’t play for Ireland while he’s based in Japan. However, Farrell hasn’t completely shut the door on Lowe making a return for the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
The Japan Move and Its Impact
Lowe recently made the big decision to leave Leinster and join a club in Japan. This move has raised questions about his future with the national team.
- Farrell emphasized that players based outside of Ireland are rarely selected.
- He stated that Lowe’s current situation makes an immediate comeback unlikely.
What This Means for the World Cup
Despite the challenges, Farrell didn’t rule out a future return. When asked about the 2027 World Cup, he left the possibility open.
According to the coach, international rugby is a long game. He suggested that things could change over the next few years, depending on Lowe’s form and availability.
The Bottom Line on Lowe’s Ireland Future
For now, James Lowe’s green jersey is likely on hold. But Andy Farrell has made it clear that the story isn’t over. If Lowe continues to play well and the circumstances align, a World Cup return is still possible.