Ireland full-back Rob Kearney out of Scotland game through injury

Simon Zebo will continue at full-back for Ireland after Rob Kearney was ruled out of Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland in Dublin.

Kearney missed last week's 58-15 win over Italy due to a hamstring problem and following further assessment on Monday, he has been confirmed as an absentee for their final match of the championship.

Uncapped Munster back Andrew Conway has joined Joe Schmidt's squad as cover ahead of the game with the resurgent Scots at the Aviva Stadium.

"Rob Kearney's hamstring hasn't recovered sufficiently and he will not be involved in Ireland camp this week," the Irish Rugby Football Union said in a statement.

Head coach Schmidt had hoped to have Kearney fit again for the Scotland game, as Ireland attempt to end a disappointing campaign on a high note with a second victory.

Cian Healy is still battling a hamstring strain, while Eoin Reddan has a calf problem, although neither player has yet been ruled out of the match against Vern Cotter's side.

Ireland entered the Six Nations as defending champions but are now battling to salvage some pride after a tough run of injuries and some frustrating performances.

Robbie Henshaw, Andrew Trimble and Keith Earls received stitches to cuts during the Italy win, but all three will continue training this week.

"Cian Healy and Eoin Reddan will continue their rehab today with the aim of being available to train tomorrow," added the IRFU statement.

"Robbie Henshaw received some stitches above the eye, Andrew Trimble got a couple of stitches on his nose and Keith Earls received some stitches in his lip."

Ireland squad

Forwards: Bealham, Best, Cronin, Dillane, Foley, Healy, Heaslip, Kilcoyne, McGrath, O'Donnell, O'Donoghue, Ross, Ruddock, Ryan, Stander, Strauss, Toner van der Flier, White

Backs: Conway, Earls, Gilroy, Henshaw, Jackson, Madigan, Marmion, Marshall, McCloskey, McFadden, Murray, Payne, Reddan, Sexton, Trimble, Zebo