Joey Carbery feels ready for first Six Nations start after injury nightmare

Joey Carbery says he is “mentally and physically” ready for his first Guinness Six Nations start following multiple long-term injuries during his career.

The Munster fly-half has been drafted into the Irish team for Saturday’s trip to France after captain Johnny Sexton was ruled out by a hamstring issue.

Carbery underwent surgery on a fractured elbow in December, having previously been sidelined for almost two years of Test rugby following the 2019 World Cup.

“I’m ready to go both mentally and physically.”