Despite Irish injury woes, Leinster back-rower is bullish ahead of opening night against fancied FrenchIreland's Jack Conan in action against France's Maxime Lucu during the Six Nations tie at the Aviva Stadium last March. Photo: Brendan Moran/SportsfileJack Conan is giddy as he bounces in from training and takes a seat in Ireland’s makeshift press conference room in a fitness studio behind the pitch at The Campus in Quinta do Lago. His right leg is covered with a compression sleeve.

Source: Irish Independent February 02, 2026 04:26 UTC