In-form Hurley in the frame as Kidney picks Ireland squad

DENIS HURLEY’S outstanding form has catapulted him into contention for the left wing position on the national team for the RBS 6 Nations Championship.

He was yesterday included in Declan Kidney’s 44-strong squad announced ahead of the Six Nations and A internationals against the England Saxons in Bath on January 31 and Scotland A at Ravenhill on February 5.

Hurley has had a series of fine performances for Munster in both the Magners League and Heineken Cup including fine tries against the Scarlets, Perpignan and Treviso.