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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
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Michael Scully

Paul O'Connell backs Ireland to adjust again for Twickenham test after losing Andrew Porter

Paul O'Connell insists Ireland will keep on trucking with their two loosehead vets after losing Andrew Porter to injury.

The news that Porter is out of the Six Nations with the ankle injury he suffered against Italy leaves Ireland without two-thirds of their first choice front row, as Rónan Kelleher had previously been ruled out with a shoulder injury.

"There'll be no adjustments to the game plan, really," said forwards coach O'Connell, who confirmed that Robbie Henshaw was available to face England after coming through return to play protocols.

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