Two changes in Ireland rugby squad

Ireland have made two changes to the squad responsible for the 54-10 thrashing of Wales for their next Six Nations match against…

Ireland have made two changes to the squad responsible for the 54-10 thrashing of Wales for their next Six Nations match against England.

Lions lock Malcolm O'Kelly, who missed last Sunday's match with a fractured cheekbone, returns in place of Paul O'Connell, and the selectors have also recalled another Lions forward, flanker Eric Miller, who withdrew from last weekend's match because of a stomach bug.

O'Connell marked his debut with a try against the Welsh before going off with a head injury, from which he has failed to recover, while Miller takes the place of Keith Gleeson, who also made a tryscoring debut.

With captain Keith Wood still troubled by a calf injury, hooker Frankie Sheahan keeps his place and Mick Galwey is expected to continue as skipper.

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