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Ringrose catches Edoardo Padovani's knee in the face while attempting a chargedown. Dan Sheridan/INPHO

Ireland rule out Ringrose for November, Cooney and Earls back in frame

Jamison Gibson-Park’s international debut was tempered with a tight hamstring.

IRELAND CENTRE GARRY Ringrose has been ruled out of Ireland’s remaining international schedule with a facial injury.

The in-form Leinster centre suffered the blow in the first half of Ireland’s resumed Six Nations win over Italy on Saturday and was replaced by Robbie Henshaw.

Andy Farrell will be without Ringrose for next weekend’s Six Nations final day clash against France and also the forthcoming November Tests against England, Wales and Georgia.

Debutant scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park reported with a tight hamstring in the wake of the win over Italy so Ulster’s John Cooney has been re-called to the squad.

Munster veteran Keith Earls has moved to complete his injury rehab at Ireland’s training base in Abbottstown, but ‘a decision on his availability will be made over the coming days,’ says the IRFU’s injury report this morning.

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    Mute William Mills
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    Oct 26th 2020, 10:30 AM

    The price of bravery and 100% commitment

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    Oct 26th 2020, 12:35 PM

    @William Mills: yip! That picture tells it all. Have to admire the commitment

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    Oct 26th 2020, 10:05 AM

    That photo would make you’re eyes water

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    Oct 26th 2020, 10:07 AM

    @Noel Doherty: Nothing like having the moment of impact of when you broke your jaw all over the papers I’d say. I hope he likes those protein shakes!

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    Oct 26th 2020, 10:43 AM

    @Noel Doherty: If you watch it back, Ringrose actually tries to get back into the defensive line before the physio, correctly, collars him.

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    Oct 26th 2020, 11:19 AM

    @Cian Nolan: I saw that, he slotted in very well at 9 when Conor was in the bin. ( not even a penalty never mind a yellow)

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    Oct 26th 2020, 1:04 PM

    @Chris Mc: yeah that one was very much down to the refs interpretation of clear separation. Which at the time, and only that time, seemed to mean the tackler had to leave the stadium and come back in to legally get involved again

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    Oct 26th 2020, 1:50 PM

    Thought Cooney should have been in squad from the start even starting, but if Farrell thinks he’s 4th choice or has no chance of making the team, if he’s there just for practice squads then Blade would have been a better call up to get the experience. Hope Cooney can make the team he certainly deserves it.

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    Oct 26th 2020, 1:42 PM

    Can’t see England not beating Italy by 40! They know what they have to do and add some more. French game will be tough to win, let alone take five points !

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    Mute Mick O'Shea
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    Oct 26th 2020, 11:13 AM

    Snatching kicked balls out of the air is likely to become a huge skill in the future. Rather than the charge down and hope you don’t get sent off, ending up in possession would change the way box kicking is dealt with.
    It may even encourage LESS kicking.
    I have always maintained that the skills in Gaelic football need to be plundered by the Irish team.

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    Oct 26th 2020, 11:19 AM

    what does everyone think England will beat italy by?

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    Oct 26th 2020, 11:53 AM

    @Macca1986: 60/70 zip

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    Oct 26th 2020, 12:31 PM

    @GrassHopper: Don’t think it’ll quite that bad. I’d be surprised if England hit the ground running and Italy don’t benefit from A. The game being in Rome and B. Having got a hit out against us. 30-40 pts difference for England would be my guess.

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    Oct 26th 2020, 1:30 PM

    @Cian Nolan: hope you’re right, it’d be great! but this England team is a totally different beast to previous ones

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    Mute Daithí O' Donnabhain
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    Oct 26th 2020, 3:16 PM

    We’ll miss Ringrose bigtime. Huge opportunity for Cooney, hope he plays a blinder if he makes the bench.

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    Oct 26th 2020, 7:28 PM

    Earls as centre cover at some point?

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