There was a starting spot for a former Buccaneer however.
Interim Head Coach Simon Easterby has named Ireland's starting 15 to take on England in their opening game of the Six Nations this weekend.
Athlone's Robbie Henshaw misses out on a starting spot while former Buccaneer Finlay Belham starts in the front row.
The tournament kicks off tomorrow night with France hosting Wales, with Scotland taking on Italy in first of Saturday's games.
Ireland's clash with the English will bring to an end to the opening weekend , with kick off scheduled for 4.45 at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.
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