Hugo Keenan eager to earn place back in Ireland side for French face-off

"I’m never the best spectator, always getting a bit stressed and worked up during it," said the Leinster and Ireland fullback.

Hugo Keenan had the weekend off as Ireland defeated Wales in the Six Nations. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Hugo Keenan is ready to go about reclaiming his place in Simon Easterby’s Ireland starting team for the upcoming Six Nations showdown against France after watching the defeat of Wales from the Principality Stadium stands.

The Ireland interim coach opted to give a Six Nations debut to Jamie Osborne in the No.15 jersey and, with Jack Crowley providing cover off the bench at ten, centre and in the back field, that left Keenan with the weekend off.