Hugo Keenan set to return for Ireland ahead of game against England

Ireland fullback Hugo Keenan is hopeful of making a comeback in the upcoming fourth round of the Six Nations clash against England to be played at Twickenham Stadium on 9th March.

Keenan has been sidelined since sustaining a knee injury in the second round clash against Italy with Ciaran Frawley replacing him at fullback for the third round game against Wales.

Nevertheless, the 27-year-old is now hoping to be back for the Twickenham game as Ireland are in the hunt for a second successive Grand Slam.

“I’m good thank you. Rehab is progressing well,” said Keenan.

“I was sad not to be out there at the weekend. Always tough watching from the stand. The injury is going according to plan and hopefully get back for the England game. That’s the plan.

“Not fully quite there but we haven’t been in this week.

“We’re linking back up together. Tomorrow we are going to be based in Energia.

"Then we’ve got the open training session Thursday, so haven’t fully [participated in training] but progressing well. Yeah, not too far off getting fully involved so looking forward to being back.”

With three wins from as many games, Ireland are positioned at the top of the table. Following the game against England, Ireland will be locking horns with Scotland at Aviva Stadium on 16th March.