Munster fly-half Joey Carbery has been recalled to Ireland’s 37-man squad ahead of Sunday’s trip to Rome to face Italy in the Six Nations; First-choice fly-half Johnny Sexton is recovering from a leg injury sustained in the win over France in Dublin
Last Updated: 20/02/23 2:47pm
Joey Carbery is back in Ireland’s squad ahead of the trip to Italy
Joey Carbery has been recalled to Ireland’s squad for Saturday’s Six Nations clash against Italy in Rome.
Munster fly-half Carbery has been drafted in as additional cover for Johnny Sexton, who is recovering from a leg injury sustained in Ireland’s 32-19 win against France in Dublin nine days ago.
The 27-year-old was overlooked for Ireland’s initial Six Nations squad, with Leinster’s Ross Byrne preferred as a back-up No 10 in their opening two victories.
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Prop Cian Healy and hooker Dan Sheehan have both been included in Andy Farrell’s 37-man squad after recovering from respective hamstring injuries.
Tadhg Beirne will miss the rest of the tournament after being ruled out for up to 12 weeks. He has had ankle surgery after being forced off early in the second half against France.
Fellow second row Joe McCarthy, has also been ruled out of rest of the Six Nations campaign due to an ankle injury.
Cian Healy has recovered from a hamstring injury
McCarthy’s Leinster team-mate, flanker Scott Penny, and Ulster second …