Ireland call-up uncapped Tom Stewart to Six Nations squad

Ireland have called up uncapped Ulster hooker Tom Stewart in the squad for the upcoming Six Nations opener against Wales.

The 22-year-old will provide cover to Ronan Kelleher, who is currently sidelined with a hamstring injury.

Having made his Ulster debut in 2021, Stewart has also played for Ireland Under 20 side and the Ireland A side for the game against All Blacks XV in November.

Following the game against Wales, Ireland will host France on 11th February following which they will have an away game against Italy in the third round.

Ireland squad:

Backs: Bundee Aki, Ross Byrne, Craig Casey, Jack Crowley, Keith Earls, Jamison Gibson-Park, Mack Hansen, Hugo Keenan, Jordan Larmour, James Lowe, Stuart McCloskey, Conor Murray, Jimmy O’Brien, Jamie Osborne, Garry Ringrose, Johnny Sexton, Jacob Stockdale.

Forwards: Ryan Baird, Finlay Bealham, Tadhg Beirne, Jack Conan, Gavin Coombes, Caelan Doris, Tadhg Furlong, Cian Healy, Iain Henderson, Rob Herring, Ronan Kelleher, Dave Kilcoyne, Joe McCarthy, Peter O’Mahony, Tom O’Toole, Andrew Porter, Cian Prendergast, James Ryan, Dan Sheehan, Tom Stewart, Josh van der Flier.