Confident Bryn Ward ready to make another step up for Ireland if needed

Bryn Ward's rise has been rapid this season. It's just five months since he made his Ulster debut. He's now part of the Ireland Six Nations squad

Bryn Ward played 80 minutes for the Ireland XV side in defeat to England A and was then called back into the Six Nations squad. Pic: ©INPHO/Dan Clohessy

Bryn Ward could be forgiven if he needs to remind himself where he is when he wakes up in the mornings right now.

Named in Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for this Six Nations, the Ulster back row travelled to Portugal for the pre-tournament camp, returned home to play for the XVs selection at Thomond Park, and then got recalled to the elite group for the visit of Italy this Saturday.