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Seven uncapped players in Ireland squad for Six Nations

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt names seven uncapped players in his provisional 44-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations.

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has selected seven uncapped players in his provisional 44-man squad for the upcoming Six Nations.

Among those is Connacht's New Zealand-born prop Rodney Ah You, while the more experienced heads of Rory Best, Jamie Heaslip, Paul O'Connell and Brian O'Driscoll are also included.

Simon Zebo and Tommy Bowe both miss out due to short-term injuries, though they could yet play a part in the competition.

Meanwhile, Sean O'Brien has been left out as he recovers from a shoulder problem.

Ireland start their Six Nations campaign on February 2 when they welcome Scotland to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Ireland squad for 2014 Six Nations

Forwards:

Rodney Ah You, Stephen Archer, Rory Best, Robin Copeland, Sean Cronin, Robbie Diack, Cian Healy, Jamie Heaslip, Iain Henderson, Chris Henry, Rob Herring, David Kilcoyne, Mike McCarthy, Jack McGrath, Martin Moore, Jordi Murphy, Paul O'Connell, Tommy O'Donnell, Peter O'Mahony, Mike Ross, Rhys Ruddock, Devin Toner, Dan Tuohy, Damian Varley

Backs:

Isaac Boss, Darren Cave, Gordon D'Arcy, Keith Earls, Luke Fitzgerald, Robbie Henshaw, Paddy Jackson, Felix Jones, David Kearney, Rob Kearney, Ian Keatley, Ian Madigan, Kieran Marmion, Luke Marshall, Fergus McFadden, Conor Murray, Brian O'Driscoll, Eoin Reddan, Jonathan Sexton, Andrew Trimble

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