Rory Scannell to provide fly-half cover as Ireland overlook Ian Madigan

Leinster's Joey Carbery is still recovering from ankle surgery.

Ireland could bank on uncapped Rory Scannell as their third fly-half option for the opening two RBS 6 Nations encounters after overlooking Ian Madigan.

Head coach Joe Schmidt has included just Johnny Sexton and Paddy Jackson as recognised fly-halves in his 40-man Six Nations squad, with Leinster's Joey Carbery still recovering from ankle surgery.