Joey Carbery has been recalled to the Ireland squad with captain Johnny Sexton remaining a doubt for this weekend’s Six Nations clash with Italy in Rome.
Sexton continues to rehab after suffering a groin injury against Franc.
Carbery has been called up to offer another option at out-half along with Ross Byrne and Jack Crowley.
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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has also added Leinster back row Scott Penny and Ulster lock Kieran Treadwell to his squad.
