Doak called into squad for Fiji clash

Ulster scrum-half Neil Doak has been called into the Ireland squad for tomorrow's international against Fiji as cover for Peter…

Ulster scrum-half Neil Doak has been called into the Ireland squad for tomorrow's international against Fiji as cover for Peter Stringer.

Stringer, Ireland's first-choice number nine, had been selected as a replacement but the Munster man injured a thumb during training this morning and is doubtful.

Llanelli's Guy Easterby will start the Fiji match at scrum-half.

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