According to a report by the Irish Mirror, the squad will remain in the Algarve until next week before they travel to France ahead of their opening game.

The Ireland XV squad will be in Portugal in March to play against Portugal.

According to the IRFU: “The Ireland Club international side, which will be made up of some of the most exciting players competing in the Energia All-Ireland League, will play Portugal ‘A’ at the National Stadium in Lisbon on Friday, March 8.”