A calf muscle strain to flanker Victor Costello (pictured) means that Eric Miller has been called into the Ireland squad ahead of Saturday's RBS Six Nations championship game against Wales. In addiition to the inclusion of Miller, Munster lock Donncha O'Callaghan has also been called into the squad as precautionary cover for Gary Longwell. If Costello is ruled out it would mean a likely start for Alan Quinlan with Miller on the bench. In the backline there is still doubt over Girvan Dempsey who hasn't played at any level since the game against Scotland over a month ago.

The Ireland side to play Wales will be named later today following a morning training session in Lakelands (Terenure RFC).