Three big selection calls for Ireland ahead of New Zealand clash

INJURY CONCERN: James Lowe of Ireland reacts after an injury to his eye against Scotland. Pic: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

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Ireland finished their 36-14 victory over Scotland with a scrum-half and a centre patrolling the flanks in a back three with Hugo Keenan and both Jamison Gibson-Park and Garry Ringrose acquitted themselves with distinction. Yet the loss of Mack Hansen to a calf issue and James Lowe with an eye injury is a serious concern ahead of this Saturday’s quarter-final, exacerbated by the hamstring problem that forced Keith Earls out of the pre-match warm-up at Stade de France.