Aoife Wafer ruled out of Ireland’s Japan WXV match with injury

Ireland’s back-row player Aoife Wafer is ruled out of Sunday’s WXV Global Series match against Japan due to injury, according to multiple reports.

Both outlets state that the decision is made ahead of the encounter, meaning Wafer does not take part in Ireland’s lineup for the game. The reporting does not specify the type or severity of the injury, or whether there is any indicated recovery timeline.

With Wafer unavailable, Ireland will select a replacement for the back-row position for the Japan fixture. The coverage focuses on the match-day impact of the injury rather than broader tournament implications.