Nations Championship: Baloucoune ruled out for Ireland against Australia

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Nations Championship fixtures (times BST) New Zealand 34-32 France - Damian Penaud scores second-minute try for France; Will Jordan, Peter Lakai and Cam Roigard strike for hosts Antoine Hastoy puts France back ahead before Roigard responds. Theo Attissogbe reduces home side's lead; Ruben Love's penalty and Jordan crosses as All Blacks push ahead Japan v Italy (09:40) Australia v Ireland (11:10) Robert Baloucoune ruled out for Andy Farrell's side Fiji v Wales (14:10) South Africa v England (16:40) Argentina v Scotland (20:10) Nations Championship: Baloucoune ruled out for Ireland against Australia