Simon Easterby names 36-Player Ireland squad for Six Nations

"Personally I’m hugely excited to work with a talented group and speaking to the players you can sense that they are up for the challenge," said Easterby.

ON THE MEND: Dan Sheehan during a Leinster training session on Tuesday. Pic: ©INPHO/Andrew Conan

Dan Sheehan and James Lowe have been included in Simon Easterby’s Ireland squad for the opening two rounds of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations after overcoming injury as the interim head coach aims for a historic championship three-in-a-row.

First-choice hooker Sheehan is set for a comeback for Leinster this weekend from a serious knee injury sustained in last July’s first Test in South Africa against the Springboks while left wing Lowe’s last game was the Autumn Nations Series win over Australia in November with his return from a calf injury also set for the Champions Cup pool finale against Bath at Aviva Stadium.