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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Michael Scully

Andy Farrell backs Tadhg Furlong to shine against Scotland - after 99 days out through injury

Andy Farrell says Tadhg Furlong will be ready for Murrayfield mayhem - despite not playing in three months.

Ireland's first choice tighthead has been absent since early December, when he suffered a calf injury against Ulster in the URC.

That makes it 14 weeks out of action but head coach Farrell has no fears for the 30-year-old as he returns in Ireland's fourth round Six Nations clash with Scotland.

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