Ireland Six Nations Squad
Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan today announced a 35 man training squad ahead of this season’s Six Nations which kicks off in February. Included in the squad is Gordon D’Arcy who missed out on the Autumn Internationals due to a groin injury.
Another notable inclusion is Alan Quinlan, who’s recent good form with Munster has seen him regain a spot on the side. Ulster have three uncapped players in the squad, Roger Wilson, Kieran Campbell and Ronan McCormack. Connacht’s Bernard Jackman and Munster’s Shaun Payne are also included.
Forwards (19): Simon Best, Shane Byrne, Reggie Corrigan, Leo Cullen, Simon Easterby, Anthony Foley. John Hayes, Marcus Horan, Bernard Jackman, Denis Leamy, Eric Miller, Ronan McCormack, Donncha O’Callaghan, Paul O’Connell, Johnny O’Connor, Malcolm O’Kelly, Frankie Sheahan, Roger Wilson, Alan Quinlan.
Backs (16): Tommy Bowe, Kieran Campbell, Gordon D’Arcy, Girvan Dempsey, Gavin Duffy, Guy Easterby, Denis Hickie, Anthony Horgan, Shane Horgan, David Humphreys, Kevin Maggs, Geordan Murphy, Brian O’Driscoll, Ronan O’Gara, Shaun Payne, Peter Stringer.
