Double lock boost for Ireland

Ireland have been boosted by the return to fitness of second-row duo Iain Henderson and Tadhg Beirne ahead of their Six Nations game against Italy.

A 34-man squad has been unveiled by Ireland’s coaching group for Round Three of this year’s Championship at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday.

Ulster‘s Henderson and Munster‘s Beirne have joined the team at Carton House this week as they look to press for a place in the matchday 23.

In other news, Chris Farrell has been reviewed by the Ireland medical team and is fit to train today. Garry Ringrose and Rhys Ruddock will continue their respective hamstring rehab at Leinster this week.

Will Addison has some lower back stiffness that is being managed at Ulster this week.

Ireland squad:

Forwards: Rory Best (c), Tadhg Beirne, Jack Conan, Sean Cronin, Ultan Dillane, Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson, Dave Kilcoyne, Jack McGrath, Jordi Murphy, Sean O’Brien, Peter O’Mahony, Quinn Roux, James Ryan, John Ryan, Niall Scannell, Josh van der Flier

Backs: Bundee Aki Caolin Blade, Adam Byrne, Joey Carbery, Jack Carty, Andrew Conway, John Cooney, Keith Earls, Chris Farrell, Tom Farrell, Robbie Henshaw, Rob Kearney, Jordan Larmour, Conor Murray, Jonathan Sexton, Jacob Stockdale

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