Ireland wait over Jared Payne fitness

Team manager Mick Kearney admitted Ireland are adopting a "wait and see" attitude to Ulster centre Payne's hamstring injury.

Mon, 22 Feb, 2016 - 14:40

Jared Payne is yet to prove his fitness for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with England, though Cian Healy and Mike Ross are ready for Saturday's Twickenham showdown.

Team manager Mick Kearney admitted Ireland are adopting a "wait and see" attitude to Ulster centre Payne's hamstring injury.

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