Jonathan Sexton and Peter O'Mahony have both been ruled out of Ireland's opening match of this year's RBS Six Nations championship.
The Leinster out-half felt some tightness in his calf during training on Monday and is not available for selection for the match against Scotland this week-end.
Management felt it was best not to push him and say a decision on his inclusion for the match against Italy in Rome on February 11th will be taken next week.
Squad update: Johnny Sexton has done some running but will not be considered for selection this weekend. #TeamOfUs #shouldertoshoulder
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Ulster's Paddy Jackson is now set to start the match at Murrayfield with Ian Keatley and Rory Scannell battling it out for a place on the bench.
A tight hamstring has ruled Peter O'Mahony out of the match in Edinburgh. He faces a scan on a tight hamstring.
While Andrew Trimble is a doubt with a groin issue. He did some light running on Tuesday but will continue to be monitored.
