Like Munster’s Keith Earls, Healy was a member of the Ireland Under-20s’ Grand Slamwinning side and was included in Ireland’s extended 2009 RBS Six Nations squad.

The Dubliner is a powerful and pacy presence in the loose and an improving scrummager. Made his debut in the November 2009 draw with Australia and further enhanced his reputation in the defeat of World Champions South Africa at Croke Park.