Speed king O'Brien finally on fast track to Ireland back three

with Jamie Osborne picking up a shoulder injury and Hugo Keenan absent until the New Year, Ireland are dipping much deeper into the depth chart.
Speed king O'Brien finally on fast track to Ireland back three

Ireland’s Tommy O'Brien celebrates scoring his sides 6th try of the match. Pic: Billy Stickland, Inpho

Andy Farrell has contrasting conundrums this week when it comes to his back three.

Jamie Osborne picked up what seems to be a dislocated shoulder against Japan on Saturday and, with Hugo Keenan absent until the New Year, Ireland are suddenly dipping much deeper into the depth chart there.

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