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Ireland at near full strength for Six Nations push

DUBLIN : Ireland named a near full-strength squad for the Six Nations on Thursday, with just one uncapped player among the 37 selected and captain Johnny Sexton included as expected as he bids to return to fitness for the Feb. 4 opener in Wales.

The only surprise in Andy Farrell's selection was the omission of Joey Carbery - Sexton's usual understudy at flyhalf - with his Munster team mate Jack Crowley and Leinster's Ross Byrne included.

Byrne, Ireland's forgotten man at 10 for much of Farrell's time in charge, kicked the winning penalty against Australia in November after being added to the squad at the last minute and has since performed well for Leinster.

Another in form Leinster back, Jamie Osborne, is the only uncapped player selected. The 21-year-old, who can play at wing, centre and fullback, was player of the match in last weekend's European Champions Cup thrashing of Gloucester.

Leinster team mate Robbie Henshaw is Ireland's only major loss through injury as they look to build on their recent excellent form with a first Six Nations title in five years.

Sexton should also recover from a cheekbone injury in time for the trip to Cardiff, Leinster said last week.

"While there are a few players carrying knocks and others that have missed out on selection for the start of the tournament, they will have the opportunity to push their case playing for their provinces over the coming weeks," Farrell said.

Squad

Backs: Bundee Aki (Connacht), Ross Byrne (Leinster), Craig Casey (Munster), Jack Crowley (Munster), Keith Earls (Munster), Jamison Gibson Park (Leinster), Mack Hansen (Connacht), Hugo Keenan (Leinster), Jordan Larmour (Leinster), James Lowe (Leinster), Stuart McCloskey (Ulster), Conor Murray (Munster), Jimmy O'Brien

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