Leinster, Irish and Lions tighthead says he’s feeling as ‘fresh as paint’ in advance of big Leicester showdown
Tadhg Furlong
As the drumbeat to the Grand Slam builds, Ireland players know there’s no point pretending it’s just another game
Johnny Sexton back to captain the side, as Murray preferred to Gibson-Park at scrumhalf
Tadgh is world class but 'I was confident with where I was physically and mentally’ says Connacht prop
The Counter Ruck: There are worse places to prepare for a Six Nations than Quinta Do Lago
Stuart McCloskey starts at 12 while Johnny Sexton returns from injury as expected for clash in Cardiff
Outhalf suffered facial injury in collision with Jarrad Butler in clash against Connacht in RDS
Injuries to Clarkson and Byrne could leave prop stocks light if Furlong is not passed fit to play
Sexton hasn’t played since picking up a calf injury in the warm-up before Ireland’s win over Australia
The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game with The Irish Times sports team
‘I don’t try to be someone I’m not, you can never be caught out if you’re honest’
Tighthead picked up ankle injury in victory over Springboks but has been passed fit to lead Ireland out
Rhys Ruddock and Ryan Baird will train this week after returns from Graduated Return to Play Protocols
Leinster's Tadhg Furlong delighted to be back in action in time for Munster showdown
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