Munster's Edogbo one of two uncapped players in 37-man Ireland Six Nations squad

Ireland open their Six Nations campaign against France on February 5

Munster's Edwin Edogbo is one of two uncapped players in Ireland's Six nations squad. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named a 37-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations.

Munster second row Edwin Edogbo and Ulster scrum-half Nathan Doak are the two uncapped players in the squad. 

Cormac Izuchukwu is not currently available while Robbie Henshaw, Calvin Nash, Jimmy O’Brien and Andrew Porter are also injured.

Ryan Baird, Shayne Bolton, Mack Hansen, Jordan Larmour and Paddy McCarthy are ruled out due to injury.

Caelan Doris will again captain the team. 

The squad will gather in Dublin on Sunday before travelling to Portugal for a training camp at Quinta do Lago. It has also been confirmed that Mick Kearney will return as team manager.

“The competition levels across all of the opposing teams has never been higher and we have an exciting challenge first up away to France in Paris to kick things off," said Andy Farrell.

"It will be a huge test as always, and I have no doubt that there will be a huge travelling support over from Ireland once more to cheer on the team in a wonderful stadium we know well from our experiences at the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

“The squad has evolved over the last 18 months, with 12 players making their international debuts over the last year alone, and I know how keen this group is to make its mark for Ireland. Led once more by Caelan (Doris), we know that we have to hit the ground running and we’re looking forward to regrouping on Sunday and meeting the challenges ahead in a positive frame of mind.

“In congratulating each of the players on their selection, I am also pleased to welcome back Mick Kearney as Team Manager. Mick is vastly experienced and has played a key role in mentoring a vast number of players for many years. I have no doubt that he will continue to positively influence the squad in this campaign and beyond.”

Ireland Six Nations squad

Forwards:

Tom Ahern (Munster), Finlay Bealham (Connacht), Tadhg Beirne (Munster), Jack Boyle (Leinster), Thomas Clarkson (Leinster), Jack Conan (Leinster), Caelan Doris (Leinster) (captain), Edwin Edogbo (Munster), Tadhg Furlong (Leinster), Rónan Kelleher (Leinster), Jeremy Loughman (Munster), Joe McCarthy (Leinster), Michael Milne (Munster), Tom O’Toole (Ulster), Cian Prendergast (Connacht), James Ryan (Leinster), Dan Sheehan (Leinster), Tom Stewart (Ulster), Nick Timoney (Ulster), Josh van der Flier (Leinster) 

Backs:

Bundee Aki (Connacht), Robert Baloucoune (Ulster), Harry Byrne (Leinster), Craig Casey (Munster), Jack Crowley (Munster), Nathan Doak (Ulster), Tom Farrell (Munster), Ciaran Frawley (Leinster), Jamison Gibson-Park (Leinster), Hugo Keenan (Leinster), James Lowe (Leinster), Stuart McCloskey (Ulster), Tommy O’Brien (Leinster), Jamie Osborne (Leinster), Sam Prendergast (Leinster), Garry Ringrose (Leinster), Jacob Stockdale (Ulster)

Ireland open this year's tournament, unusually, on a Thursday night, when they face France in Paris on February 5. Nine days later, they host Italy at the Aviva Stadium before travelling to face England at Twickenham on February 21. 

On March 6, Farrell's side play Wales in Dublin and eight days later, also at the Aviva, they play Scotland.