Double boost for Ireland ahead of Italy clash
SQUAD UPDATE: Ireland received a double boost ahead of their Round Two Six Nations clash against Italy at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
The squad trained in Clongowes Wood College today, with the medical team reporting no fresh injury concerns.
Prop Tadhg Furlong has resumed full training, and a decision will be made on his availability ahead of Thursday afternoon’s team announcement, while Bryn Ward has also rejoined the squad.
The duo’s return is a significant boost to the Irish pack going forward in the tournament as they look to turn their fortunes around following their 14-36 loss to France in Round One.
Ward, who travelled with the squad to their training base in Portugal, joined up with the Ireland XV squad last week and lined out alongside his brother Zac against England A at Thomond Park on Friday night.