The Hugo Keenan conundrum: What is Andy Farrell’s next option with full-back set to be ruled out for Wales?

Of Andy Farrell’s 45 Tests as Ireland head coach, Hugo Keenan has started 38 of them - 34 at full-back and four on the wing

Cian Tracey

Hugo Keenan is set to miss Ireland’s Six Nations clash at home to Wales on Saturday week due to the knee injury that forced the full-back off during the second half of last weekend’s 36-0 win over Italy.

However, the Irish Independent understands initial scans did not reveal serious ligament damage, and as such, Keenan is hoping to be fit in time for Ireland’s trip to Twickenham on March 9.