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Ireland prop Healy fit for England clash

Prop Cian Healy will be fit as Ireland chase just their third-ever grand slam against England at Twickenham, according to the Irish Rugby Football Union.

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Ireland insist Cian Healy is fit for the Six Nations grand slam clash with England at Twickenham.

Leinster prop Healy appeared unsteady on his feet after a heavy clash in Ireland's 28-8 win over Scotland on Saturday that sealed a third Six Nations title in five years.

Head coach Joe Schmidt insisted after the match that Ireland had suffered no serious injuries, and now the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) have further explained the issue.

Ireland can secure just their third-ever clean sweep with victory over Eddie Jones' England in London this weekend.

"Cian Healy suffered a stinger-like injury to the shoulder/trapezius area," read an IRFU statement.

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"He experienced some discomfort on the field and received the appropriate treatment. Cian will train fully this week."

Ireland's four-try win over Scotland, coupled with England's 22-16 defeat to France in Paris, sealed head coach Schmidt's third Six Nations title since he has been at the helm.

Those results also sealed Ireland's rise to second in World Rugby's rankings, leapfrogging England, stepping back up to No.2 in the world for the first time since August 2015.

Former Leinster boss Schmidt would further cement his place in the Irish annals should he now guide his side to a grand slam to stand alongside the triumphs of 1948 and 2009.

Ireland have suffered their fair share of injuries across the course of their four victories in the tournament to date, but toppling England away from home will prove a different story altogether.

Fit-again centre Garry Ringrose excelled against Scotland having finally shaken off an ankle problem picked up in January, and has suffered no ill effects from the weekend.

"There are the usual bumps and bruises that occur following a Test match but the full squad of 36 players are available for selection this week," the IRFU statement confirmed.


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