O'Sullivan has total faith in speedy Hickie

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan has no fear recalling Denis Hickie to his Test line-up after insisting the Leinster winger is back to his explosive best.

Hickie has missed Ireland’s last eight Tests after rupturing his Achilles tendon against Australia during last year’s World Cup and there were concerns the 28-year-old flyer would never reclaim his lightning pace.