Grand Slam-chasing Ireland have recalled “world-class” Hugo Keenan for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham but will be without lock James Ryan for the rest of the tournament.
Grand Slam-chasing Ireland have recalled “world-class” Hugo Keenan for Saturday’s Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham but will be without lock James Ryan for the rest of the tournament. Fit-again fullback Keenan replaces Ciaran Frawley in the only change to Andy Farrell’s starting XV after overcoming the knee issue that forced him to miss the 31-7 win over Wales.
Lock Ryan, who has been reduced to a peripheral role during the championship, suffered a “freak” bicep injury in training on Wednesday and will sit out the trip to Twickenham, in addition to next week’s finale against Scotland. “I think it would be a boost for any side in world rugby,” head coach Farrell said of the return of Keenan. “He’s a world-class fullback. “It’s testament to him and it’s no shock to us that he’s been able to get himself back to this position to be involved this weekend as he’s been unbelievably diligent over the last few weeks to make that happen.” Ulster second row Iain Henderson has recovered from a dislocated toe to take Ryan’s place on the benc
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