Six Nations: Howe omitted from Ireland squad

Tyrone Howe, a late call-up for the British Lions in Australia, is the surprise omission from the Ireland squad for the re-arranged Lloyds TSB Six Nations Championship match against Scotland at Murrayfield on September 22.

The 30-year-old Dungannon winger was in the Ireland team that beat France in their last Six Nations game in February and played for the Lions in their 30-28 victory over ACT Brumbies in July.