Who is Cormac Izuchukwu as Ulster star set to make Ireland debut

Cormac Izuchukwu is set to make his Ireland debut this weekend against Fiji after being named in the starting lineup by boss Andy Farrell.

The Ulster back row has long been biding his time to get a look in but will now earn his first cap after being named alongside fellow debutant Gus McCarthy.

Ireland have named a mixed lineup, with plenty of experience mixed in among the inexperience of the new boys. Josh van der Flier and Tadhg Beirne, as well as captain Caelan Doris, have been named to start.

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Here is everything you need to about Izuchukwu.

What age is Cormac Izuchukwu?

Cormac is 24 years old and was born on 28 January 2000

Where is he from?

Cormac was born in London but moved to Offaly when he was seven.

Who did he grow up playing with?

Cormac started his career with Tullamore RFC in Offaly before attending Roscrea College.

Physical profile

Ulster Rugby has listed Cormac as 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) and 118 kg.

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Ulster Career

Cormac has represented Ulster 32 times and made his debut back in 2021, coming off the bench against the Glasgow Warriors. He started his first game a month later, in March 2021 and recently earned a contract extension until 2026. He has started to feature more prominently for the side and was also part of Ireland’s tour of South Africa during the summer.

Ireland team to start against Fiji

Ireland: Jamie Osborne; Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, Jacob Stockdale; Sam Prendergast, Craig Casey; Andrew Porter, Gus McCarthy, Finlay Bealham; Joe McCarthy, Tadhg Beirne; Cormac Izuchukwu, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris (capt).

Replacements: Rónan Kelleher, Tom O'Toole, Thomas Clarkson, Iain Henderson, Cian Prendergast, Conor Murray, Ciarán Frawley, Stuart McCloskey.

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