Eddie’s options are limited

IN spite of Saturday’s defeat by France in Paris, all the indications last night were that Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan will keep changes to a minimum for Sunday’s pivotal Six Nations game against Wales at Lansdowne Road.

The squad, augmented by a number of fringe players like Gavin Duffy, Rob Henderson, John Kelly, Gary Longwell and Neil McMillen, are back in camp at City West and trained yesterday at Naas RFC.

Prop Marcus Horan, who wasn't available for the French game, was present but unable to take a full part because of his continuing back problem. Horan is confident of regaining fitness, but it is most unlikely O'Sullivan will take any chances and Reggie Corrigan should remain at loose head with Simon Best again on the bench.