Ireland A have included eight capped players in their squad for the Churchill Cup.

Ulster back-rows Neil Best and Stephen Ferris, who were part of Ireland's World Cup squad, have been included in the 28-strong party.

London Irish skipper Bob Casey will also travel to Canada and America for the tournament which opens with a clash against USA in Kingston on June 11.

Ireland A coach Allen Clarke said: "This tournament continues to be an important competitive environment to expose younger talent, as well as those players in the broader international squad.

"The combination of this international experience with the youth in the squad promises to create competitiveness when it comes to selection."

Forwards: N Best (Ulster), R Caldwell (Ulster), R Casey (London Irish), T Court (Ulster), S Cronin (Munster), S Ferris (Ulster), D Fogarty (Connacht), C Healy (Leinster), T Hogan (Leinster), D Hurley (Munster), J O'Connor (Connacht), D Pollock (Ulster), M Ross (Harlequins), D Ryan (Munster), R Wilson (Ulster).

Backs: G Brown (Leinster), D Cave (Ulster), K Earls (Munster), I Humphreys (Leicester), D Hurley (Munster), K Lewis (Munster),K Matthews (Connacht), M McCrea (Ulster), F Murphy (Leicester), J Murphy (Leicester), F McFadden (Leinster), T O'Leary (Munster), J Sexton (Leinster).

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