Conor Murray looking good to answer Ireland’s call
Schmidt cut his extended squad from 46 down to 38 last night with wings Fergus McFadden and Craig Gilroy among those dropping out, the backs duo having suffered injuries in last Friday night’s 18-9 Ireland Wolfhounds loss to England Saxons.
Yet the overriding tone of the squad announcement was positive, with encouraging fitness updates, not just on Murray but also his rival number nine Eoin Reddan, No.8 Jamie Heaslip and outside backs Dave Kearney and Luke Fitzgerald.
