Andy Farrell could make as little as two or three changes as injury toll not as bad as feared
Another change could well see Jamison Gibson-Park return as the starting scrumhalf after he made such a dramatic impact in the last 27 minutes in Murrayfield, important though Conor Murray’s physicality and experience was in a more testing first-half after a slightly edgy start.
There is also a possibility that Ronan Kelleher may also have overcome the shoulder injury he suffered in the first-half against Scotland, when he was an early replacement for Sheehan, despite which he soldiered on until the 45th minute. If not, then Rob Herring will be called up. Conceivably, any one of six players in the 37-man squad would have the versatility or even speciality skills to fill that role. Of late, Farrell and co have demonstrated a liking for having an impact player at ‘23′ as much as a utility back, with Aki a particular favourite.
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