Tom Ahern, a Munster back row player, has been ruled out of Ireland's training camp in Portugal due to a head injury suffered against Northampton. In his place, Connacht's Cian Prendergast has been called in to train with Andy Farrell's squad. Ahern will continue his rehabilitation with Munster. This change comes ahead of the Six Nations tournament, with Prendergast replacing Ahern in the Ireland training squad. The loss of Ollie Lawrence from the England squad due to a hip injury has also been highlighted, potentially ruling him out until the latter part of the Six Nations.
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Prendergast called in as Ahern ruled out of Ireland's training camp: https://t.co/CpIR2CxXKo
Munster back row Tom Ahern has been ruled out of Ireland's training camp in Portugal due to the head injury he suffered against Northampton. Connacht's Cian Prendergast has been called in to train with Andy Farrell's squad in his place. Ahern will do his rehab with Munster.
ℹ️ Cian Prendergast will replace Tom Ahern in the Ireland travelling squad for this week’s training camp in Portugal. Wishing Tom a speedy recovery as he continues his rehabilitation with Munster. #TeamOfUs https://t.co/PG0eKuVtGB