Mike Catt confident Ireland can cope without Garry Ringrose

BRAINS TRUST: Head coach Andy Farrell, left, and assistant coach Mike Catt during the Ireland rugby captain's run at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. Pic: Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ireland attack coach Mike Catt is confident his backline will not miss a beat against Italy at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday despite losing Garry Ringrose to a tight calf muscle on the eve of the game.

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