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The Ireland defence coach also explained why Gavin Coombes has been allowed return to Munster.

'No setbacks so far' - Ireland optimistic Sexton and Ryan will face France The pair were both removed with head injuries during Sunday’s defeat to Wales. By Ciarán Kennedy Tuesday 9 Feb 2021, 3:03 PM Feb 9th 2021, 2:01 PM 11,686 Views 42 Comments Ireland captain Johnny Sexton leaves the field during Sunday's defeat to Wales. Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO Image: Tommy Dickson/INPHO Updated Feb 9th 2021, 3:03 PM IRELAND ARE OPTIMISTIC that Joh...

The Welshman has had success against Ireland in the past. By Garry Doyle Sunday 7 Feb 2021, 8:51 AM Feb 7th 2021, 8:51 AM 7,384 Views 7 Comments North will pose problems for Ireland today. Image: Billy Stickland/INPHO Image: Billy Stickland/INPHO SIMON EASTERBY ADMITS Ireland are worried about Wales’s midfield combination. The Irish defence coach has been studying Welsh attacking plans all week and has drilled home the importance of reduci...

49 - Reggie Corrigan - Leinster, Ireland (47 caps). Honours: Celtic League 2001. Corrigan is one of those who had made the breakthrough during the difficult days of the 1990s and had a period out of the international picture before becoming the cornerstone of the Irish scrum around the 2003 World Cup. A consistent performer who was rock solid at the set-piece, he captained Leinster to the Celtic League triumph in 2001 and retired in 2006. 48 - Shane Byrne - Leinster, Saracens, Ireland (41 caps). Honours: Celtic League 2001, Lions 2005 (4 Tests). A late bloomer, Byrne had to bide his time unti...

Kelleher – Dillane: 1 Herring had to highest lineout throw success of Ireland’s hookers last year at 93.5%, with Dave Heffernan at 90.5% and Ronan Kelleher at 73.5%.  With second row Iain Henderson having missed much of Farrell’s first year in charge, it will be interesting to note whether the Ulsterman now resumes leadership of the lineout calling. Ryan often took on that duty last year. As well as leaning on their lineout, Ireland also frequently struck for tries off close-range scrums, eight of them in total and all inside the opposition 22.  That means a whopping 32% of Ireland’...