Ireland sweat over lock
SQUAD UPDATE: The Ireland squad re-assembled in Dublin ahead of this weekend’s Six Nations Round Three clash against Wales at Lansdowne Road.
Prop Oli Jager has joined the squad and Thomas Ahern has also linked up with Andy Farrell‘s side at the IRFU High Performance Centre this week.
Iain Henderson picked up a foot injury during Ulster’s URC game away to Ospreys on Sunday and there will be a further update later in the week.
Meanwhile, Hugo Keenan has been included in the squad despite being doubtful with a knee problem.
The Irish are currently leading the standings with 10 points from their two games.
They opened their campaign with a 38-17 win over France in Marseille before recording a 36-0 win over Italy in Dublin.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell will name his matchday 23 on Thursday.
Ireland squad:
Backs: Bundee Aki, Harry Byrne, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Ciaran Frawley, Jamison Gibson-Park, Robbie Henshaw, Hugo Keenan, Jordan Larmour, James Lowe, Stuart McCloskey, Conor Murray, Calvin Nash, Garry Ringrose, Jacob Stockdale.
Forwards: Thomas Ahern, Ryan Baird, Finlay Bealham, Tadhg Beirne, Jack Conan, Caelan Doris, Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson, Oli Jager, Ronan Kelleher, Jeremy Loughman, Joe McCarthy, Peter O’Mahony, Tom O’Toole, Andrew Porter, James Ryan, Dan Sheehan, Tom Stewart, Nick Timoney, Josh van der Flier.
