Ireland have released a squad update ahead of Saturday night's Round 5 Nations Championship test against Fiji at Aviva Stadium (KO: 8.10pm), with Ulster forward David McCann called up to train with the squad this week.
Dan Sheehan sustained a concussion during Ireland's 42-12 victory over Argentina and the Ireland captain will undergo a 12-day return to play protocol.
Sean Jansen (knee) has been ruled out of the remainder of the Nations Championship and will return to his province to continue his rehabilitation.
Rob Baloucoune (cramp) and Josh van der Flier (ankle) will continue to be monitored over the coming days with the management hopeful that they will both be available.
Bundee Aki, who was a late withdrawal from the squad that defeated Argentina due to illness, is expected to resume full training on Tuesday.
Gus McCarthy and David McCann will train with the squad this week.
The team to face Fiji will be announced at 2pm on Thursday.
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Meanwhile, Tom Ahern (neck), Ethan McIlroy (thumb) and Michael Milne (ankle) have been ruled out of the Ireland XV squad to face Fiji ‘A’ in Virgin Media Park on Friday, 20th November (kick off 7.45pm).
They have been replaced by Fineen Wycherley, Todd Lawlor and Jeremy Loughman.
The Ireland XV squad will assemble on Monday, 16th November in Cork ahead of the match that Friday which will be a double-header involving Ireland against Scotland in an Under-20 international (kick off 5pm).
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