Johnny Sexton will be fully fit ahead of Ireland's clash with Italy on Sunday week and Andy Farrell is keeping his cards close to his chest as regards who will start at no 10.
Although Ireland lost to France last Saturday, Joey Carbery performed well in the pivotal position in Paris in what was his first Six Nations start.
Carbery got the nod after Sexton suffered a hamstring injury in training four days before the game, but Farrell has now confirmed that his veteran captain will be back in harness for next week.
