Former Ireland flanker Easterby has been in a similar position as a player. In 2007 the Irish beat Italy on the last day but the French overcame the Scots to take the title by dint of having a ...

Easterby has handed opportunities to players ... competition against England but he returns at lock in place of James Ryan. Regular captain Doris misses out due to a knee injurt after playing ...

Doris, Bealham and Conan are all set to make their 50th appearances for Ireland this weekend, as Ireland host France at the ...