Ireland are two wins from two in the Guinness Six Nations thus far, but have been hit with a bit of a blow as it’s been revealed today that Hugo Keenan may miss the rest of the Championship.
See the reports and some of the chat below ..
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Understand Hugo Keenan is set to miss Ireland’s Six Nations game against Wales next week.
More here 👇🏻https://t.co/fLioHwuDcs
— Cian Tracey (@CianTracey1) February 14, 2024
Hugo Keenan has started 38 of Andy Farrell’s 45 games as Ireland head coach.
No Irish player has played more minutes (2,916).
Some thoughts on Farrell’s options if Keenan is ruled out of the Wales game.https://t.co/qJVz1bICAI
— Cian Tracey (@CianTracey1) February 14, 2024
That’s the way it goes. If we aren’t confident of beating Wales in Dublin without Hugo Keenan then we haven’t the squad we think we have.
Could/should carbery get a run at 15? After that without Jimmy O’Brien I’d move nash to 15
Exposes the fact we have not had a specialist full back cover to Keenan. Just some who can cover a few positions. Always felt nervous any time Keenan got injured in a game as noone near him in ability … so far
A few options at full back. Jacob Stockdale & Mike Lowry both can play there and also Zebo! Also there are a few closer to squad. Plenty of options.
IRELAND HAVE GOT DEPTH AND OTHER OPTIONS WHO TO REPLACE HIM WITH
What an overstatement of a heading!!! There is depth in the Irish squad.