Garry Ringrose ruled out of Wales and England games

Meanwhile, uncapped Leinster back-row Will Connors has been drafted into Andy Farrell's squad.

Garry Ringrose has been ruled out of Ireland's upcoming games against Wales and England due to a hand injury.

Ringrose has undergone a procedure on the injury he sustained in the first half of Ireland's 19-12 win over Scotland, with an IRFU statement saying he won't be available for selection until the round 4 game against Italy on March 7.