Overview
- He has been named among the replacements and is scheduled to win his first cap off the bench at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday against Italy.
- Ireland head coach Andy Farrell hailed his rise as a phenomenal story and said he has been impressed by the lock’s contribution in camp.
- Raised in Cobh, he started with Cobh Pirates and became the first player from the club to earn a place in the Munster Academy.
- His progress was stalled by a concussion and an Achilles injury sustained on St Stephen’s Day in 2023, before returning on October 11, 2025 after almost 22 months out.
- Since his return he has made 10 appearances for Munster, scoring two tries, with his selection celebrated by Cobh Pirates as an inspiration for the club’s youngsters.