Ireland has been drawn in a pool against Australia and France for next years Women's World cup which will be held in Dublin and Belfast.
One of Fiji, Japan and Hong Kong will also be in the pool.
The tournament will be held here next August.
The preparation for the World cup continues this Sunday when Ireland face England in the first of their November internationals.
Ireland captain and former Clonmel RFC player Niamh Briggs gave her reaction to the draw.
