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Six Nations 2024: Ireland quartet in contention to face England at Twickenham
Ireland's Hugo Keenan, Garry Ringrose, Oli Jager and Iain Henderson are all in contention to face England in the Six Nations on Saturday after training with the squad in Dublin on Tuesday.Full-back Keenan missed Ireland's win over Wales with a knee injury.
Centre Ringrose has yet to feature this year because of a shoulder problem.
Second row Henderson has been battling a toe injury while prop Jager, who made his debut off the bench against Wales, had a knee issue.
"We were all on the field today, it was great," scrum coach John Fogarty told reporters at Ireland's Dublin training base on Tuesday.
"Garry, Hugo, Hendy, all trained today, Oli as well.
"So, yeah, it's such an important day for us to be on the field. A healthy squad training today is important for selection and it was great that they were all on the field."
Ciaran Frawley deputised for Keenan against Wales while Robbie Henshaw has partnered Bundee Aki in midfield in Ringrose's absence.
When asked about Keenan specifically, Fogarty added: "We've another session tomorrow, which is the most physical session of the week, where we'll properly test our plan and the players.
"So we'll see how he gets through tomorrow and then Andy [Farrell, head coach] will select his side [on Thursday]."
Ireland are top of the Six Nations table following three bonus-point victories against France, Italy and Wales.