Jack Conan: Ireland call up Leinster forward to face France in Six Nations
Jack Conan will strengthen Andy Farrell's back-row options after Peter O'Mahony was sent off in Sunday's 21-16 loss to Wales; O'Mahony faces a potential lengthy ban and will learn his fate at a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday
Tuesday 9 February 2021 19:24, UK
Leinster forward Jack Conan has been added to Ireland's Six Nations squad ahead of Sunday's clash with France, the Irish Rugby Football Union have announced.
The 28-year-old, who has earned 17 Test caps but not played since the 2019 World Cup, will strengthen Andy Farrell's back-row options after Peter O'Mahony was sent off in Sunday's loss to Wales.
Flanker O'Mahony was dismissed for a reckless shoulder-led hit to the head of Wales prop Tomas Francis and will discover his fate at a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday afternoon.
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Uncapped Munster back row Gavin Coombes has been released from Farrell's squad to return to training with his province.
Prop Ed Byrne, who provided additional front-row cover for the trip to the Principality Stadium, has remained with the national team, as has his uncapped Leinster team-mate Ryan Baird.
Ireland captain Johnny Sexton and lock James Ryan will go through return-to-play protocols after suffering head knocks during the 21-16 loss in Cardiff.
