The Leinster youngster is taking part in his first Ireland camp this week.
Hugo Keenan is being touted as the man who'll replace Jordan Larmour.
Larmour has been ruled out of Ireland’s entire autumn campaign with a dislocated shoulder.
Leinster say the full-back will undergo a procedure this week, and haven’t placed a timeframe on his recovery.
Ryan Baird is also a doubt for the games with Italy and France after sustaining an adductor injury.
La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara’s says Keenan is the ideal solution at international level:
Comprehensive Mayo Win Not Enough For Westmeath
"The Lads Deserve Enormous Credit" - Laois Surpass Expectations Against Down
Laois Set For Portlaoise League Final
Athlone Fall To Defeat In League Of Ireland
Westmeath Fall At Final Hurdle In Wexford
Westmeath Ladies Face Crucial Contest In Athlone
Laois Face Westmeath In Camogie League Derby
"They Do The Upmost For Their County" - Offaly Playing For Promotion Play-Offs
Buccaneers Hoping For Bounce Back Win Against UL Bohs
Athlone Insist Focus Is On DLR Waves After Sullivan Resignation
Westmeath Manager Expects Two Point Onslaught In Wexford
Patchy Laois Wrap League Campaign Against Table Topping Down
"Special Doesn't Do These Lads Justice"
Upwardly Mobile Athlone Take On Treaty
Ireland Name Nine New Caps For Six Nations Squad
Panthers Promotion Hopes Dashed On Final Weekend
Colaiste Mhuire Mullingar: All Ireland Champions
Dublin Sink Offaly In Camogie
Lowry Looks On Shaky Ground Since Cognizant Collapse