John Fogarty says they can not make excuses ahead of New Zealand clash this weekend

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Ireland assistant coach John Fogarty says there are no excuses for not being ready when they face New Zealand in Chicago this weekend.

The squad flew out to the US today, with Mack Hansen ruled out and Caelan Doris still a major doubt. Craig Casey, Jack Conan, Tommy O’Brien and Stuart McCloskey are expected to return to training tomorrow.

Fogarty says Leinster’s heavy defeat to Munster at Croke Park could prove a timely wake-up call for Ireland’s players.

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