Squad Update| Earls to continue hamstring rehab as Ireland suffer no new injuries following Wales victory

The Irish team suffered no further injuries following their Six Nations victory at the weekend.

The Irish squad regrouped on Sunday evening in Carton house with no injury concerns following Saturday’s Six Nations win over Wales.

Keith Earls will continue his hamstring rehab in Munster over the coming weeks and his progress will be assessed as the Championship progresses.

10 November 2021; Keith Earls during Ireland rugby squad training at Carton House in Maynooth, Kildare. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Rob Herring is unavailable for selection this weekend’s Round 2 trip to Paris to face France with a calf issue and Dave Heffernan has joined the squad.

Ulster trio Michael Lowry, Robert Baloucoune and Nick Timoney have re-joined the squad having featured for Ulster against Connacht in the URC on Friday evening.

Johnny Sexton surpassed 500 points in the Six Nations Championship at the weekend and currently stands on 955 points for his country.

Saturday’s game at the Stade de France (Kick-off 4.45pm Irish time) will be broadcast live on VIRGIN (ROI) and ITV (NI) and RTE Radio.

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