Andy Farrell plays down trio of injury concerns after Italy win

“Jimmy’s shoulder has shut down a little bit. Jack has lost power in his foot, Craig had a tight back which led to tightness in his hamstring.” 

POSITIVE INJURY UPDATE: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has given a positive update on the fitness of three injury concerns arising from Saturday night’s World Cup warm-up against Italy in Dublin. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has given a positive update on the fitness of three injury concerns arising from Saturday night’s World Cup warm-up against Italy in Dublin.

Jack Conan came off just before the interval, Jimmy O’Brien didn’t re-appear for the second-half and Craig Casey lasted just a handful of minutes on the restart before making way for Caolin Blade.