Six Nations: Howe asked to join Senior Squad

Tyrone Howe has been called into the Ireland Six Nations squad for Saturday's showdown against France in Paris.

Thu, 04 Apr, 2002 - 17:32

He could replace Denis Hickie who is receiving treatment for a back spasm.

Hickie is confident of being fit to play on Saturday but management have asked Howe to move up from the Ireland A Team, which plays France tomorrow, as a precaution.

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