Ireland Squad Update – Cooney Joins Squad To Provide Cover

The Ireland squad returned to Carton House on Sunday and commence preparations for the France game today at the IRFU High Performance Centre on the Sport Ireland campus.

Garry Ringrose, who came off during the first half of the Italy game, has been ruled out of the remainder of the autumn international window with a facial injury.

Jamison Gibson-Park, one of four debutants on the day, presented with some hamstring tightness post game, so Ulster’s John Cooney has joined the squad to provide additional cover.

Keith Earls is finishing his rehabilitation programme at the IRFU’s HPC and a decision on his availability will be made over the coming days.