Six Nations: Byrne out of Ireland squad

Emmet Byrne has pulled out of the Ireland squad for the Six Nations match against Wales with a shoulder injury.

Justin Fitzpatrick, of Dungannon, takes his place.

Reggie Corrigan of Lansdowne plugs the gap in the Ireland A squad for the match with Wales A next Friday.

Newcastle hooker Ross Nesdale has withdrawn from that match and has been replaced by Peter Smyth, of St Mary's College.