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Published 09:23 7 Feb 2025 GMT
Updated 09:23 7 Feb 2025 GMT

Peter O’Mahony and Robbie Henshaw have been recalled to Ireland’s starting line-up for Sunday’s Six Nations match against Scotland at Murrayfield.
O’Mahony replaces Ryan Baird in the back row, while Henshaw takes Garry Ringrose’s place in midfield.
The rest of the team remains unchanged from the side that beat England in the tournament opener last weekend in Dublin.
Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby has kept faith with the same core group after injury concerns from last week were eased.
Sam Prendergast retains the No. 10 jersey, keeping Jack Crowley among the replacements. Mack Hansen has recovered from injury and starts on the wing.
Finlay Bealham, another injury concern, has also been passed fit and starts at tighthead prop, alongside Andrew Porter and Rónan Kelleher in the front row.
Jamison Gibson-Park continues at scrum-half after his standout performance against England.
Tadhg Beirne and James Ryan remain the second-row pairing, with O’Mahony joining Josh van der Flier and captain Caelan Doris in the back row.
Hugo Keenan, Hansen, and James Lowe form the back three, while Henshaw partners Bundee Aki in midfield.
You can see the full team and list of replacements below.
Starting XV: Hugo Keenan; Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, James Lowe; Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Rónan Kelleher, Finlay Bealham; James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne; Peter O'Mahony, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris (capt).
Replacements: Dan Sheehan, Cian Healy, Thomas Clarkson, Ryan Baird, Jack Conan, Conor Murray, Jack Crowley, Garry Ringrose.
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