Ireland appear to be set for a major boost as both Caelan Doris and Will Addison look set to train this week ahead of next weekend’s clash with England.
The duo were kept on despite head coach Andy Farrell releasing 13 players to their provinces for PRO14 action this weekend, but it now looks as though both will train with the remainder of the 23-man strong squad that will travel to Cork.
No 8 Doris had his international debut cruely cut short against Scotland in the first round of the tournament, going off in the opening five minutes with a head injury and being unable to return to play.
As a result of that injury he missed Ireland’s game last weekend against Wales with Peter O’Mahony taking his spot in the back-row as the Irish shifted CJ Stander back to No 8. Both the Munstermen impressed during the win and it now looks as though 21-year-old Doris will have to fight his way back into the starting line-up.
Meanwhile, Addison was unavailable for both of the opening two games, but now seems ready to go, which comes as a welcome boost for Farrell with both Robbie Henshaw and Garry Ringrose currently recovering from head and hand injuries respectively.
It is unknown whether Henshaw will be allowed to play next weekend but Addison would provide cover if needed.
The reduced squad head to Cork on a two-day mini-camp, where they will train with the U20s as they prepare for their third game of the competition against old rivals England in Twickenham, where Farrell will face-off against his son Owen, who captains the English side.
