Ireland expect Tadhg Furlong and Iain Henderson to return against Scotland
Monday 12 March 2018 14:46, UK
Ireland expect Tadhg Furlong and Iain Henderson to prove their fitness in time to face Scotland in Saturday's Six Nations game in Dublin.
The British and Irish Lions duo are to resume full training with Joe Schmidt's squad this week, after missing Ireland's 37-27 win over Wales due to hamstring injuries picked up in their victory over Italy.
Ireland's three consecutive wins in the tournament puts them top of the table by five points as they aim for their third title in five years.
"Tadhg Furlong and Iain Henderson continued their rehab last week and are expected to train fully this week," read an Irish Rugby Football Union statement.
"Andrew Conway is continuing his return from a knee injury at Munster but is expected to be available for selection next week. Leinster's Barry Daly joins the squad.
"Rob Herring rejoins the squad having resolved an elbow issue sustained playing for Ulster against Edinburgh.
"Niall Scannell suffered a recurrence of a rib injury playing fur Munster against Glasgow but is expected to be fit next week.
"Ultan Dillane is the only player not currently in camp as he travels back from South Africa following Connacht's Guinness PRO14 game against the Cheetahs. He will join the group on Wednesday."
Ireland are already without injured centres Robbie Henshaw and Chris Farrell for Scotland's Aviva Stadium visit, with fit-again Garry Ringrose the front-runner to start at outside centre.
