The Irish Rugby Football Union [IRFU] says a call on Robert Baloucoune’s fitness might be made later this week before Ireland’s Nations Championship match in opposition to Japan on Saturday (11:10 BST).
The winger was due to begin Ireland’s opening sport in opposition to Australia in Sydney however was withdrawn due to a hamstring damage.
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Andy Farrell’s facet will intention to construct on their slim 33-31 victory over the Wallabies once they face Japan in Newcastle.
Munster prop Jeremy Loughman won’t function within the squad due to concussion, whereas there are not any additional damage considerations.
Japan opened their Nations Championship marketing campaign with a victory over Italy in Tokyo and sit joint third with Ireland within the Conference desk.
Eddie Jones’ facet have gained their previous two matches with Ireland unbeaten of their previous six video games.