Andy Farrell's side begin their campaign away to France in Paris on Thursday week.
Ireland will ramp their preparations for the Six Nations later today as a pre-tournament training camp in Portugal gets underway.
Andy Farrell's side begin their campaign away to France in Paris on Thursday week.
Injuries have played a key part in the squad selection, with loosehead prop a particularly challenging area as Andrew Porter, Paddy McCarthy and Jack Boyle are all injured.
Connacht's Billy Bohan has been drafted in to provide an extra option - and Farrell says it's a big opportunity for the 20-year-old.

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