DUBLIN (Reuters) – Prop Andrew Porter grew to become Ireland’s second, first selection entrance row participant to be ruled out of the remainder of the Six Nations after struggling an ankle harm in final weekend’s victory over Italy, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) mentioned on Thursday.
Porter, 26, has turn into a key a part of Ireland’s scrum within the 12 months after switching to loosehead prop from tighthead, forming a cellular and highly effective frontrow with Leinster teammates Ronan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong.
Hooker Kelleher’s championship was delivered to a untimely finish after he sustained a shoulder harm in Ireland’s defeat to France.
Ireland, who path leaders France by three factors, must beat England and Scotland of their remaining two video games to have any likelihood of profitable the title.
(Reporting by Padraic Halpin; Editing by Kim Coghill)