Eoin Reddan will start Ireland’s clash with England, as Declan Kidney’s side attempt to deny England a Grand Slam.
Reddan had to be withdrawn after less than a minute of the 19-13 defeat to Wales at the Millennium Stadium at the weekend after taking a blow to the face from the ball as he charged down Lee Byrne’s clearance kick.
Reddan suffered concussion as a result of the blow and had to be replaced by Peter Stringer.
Declan Kidney has confirmed, however, that the 30-year old is fit and ready for the final match of the Six Nations.
“Eoin’s good. He saw a specialist during the week and got the all clear,” the Ireland manager confirmed.
“It was a substantial knock when he got it, but he’s been good ever since. He has had no adverse reaction so he’s good to go.”
Ireland’s clash with England kicks off at the Aviva Stadium tommorrow at 5pm.
Ireland: Keith Earls, Tommy Bowe, Brian O’Driscoll, Gordon D’Arcy, Andrew Trimble, Jonathan Sexton, Eoin Reddan, Cian Healy, Rory Best, Mike Ross, Donncha O’Callaghan, Paul O’Connell, Sean O’Brien, David Wallace, Jamie Heaslip
Replacements: Sean Cronin, Tom Court, Leo Cullen, Denis Leamy, Peter Stringer, Ronan O’Gara, Paddy Wallace
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