RWC: Daily Update

Latest news on the Rugby World Cup in France.

Athlone's Robbie Henshaw took part in training for Ireland today ahead of this weekend's World Cup group game against Tonga. 

He was an unused sub in the win over Romania, but could be available for selection for Saturday’s match alongside Dan Sheehan and Dave Kilcoyne.

The Ireland coaching team are optimistic that Jack Conan will be fit enough to return against South Africa next week.

The back row forward hasn't featured at the Rugby World Cup due to the foot injury he picked up in the warm up game against Italy last month.

The number 8 stepped up his recovery at Ireland’s training base in Tours today, as he was back out on the pitch running.

Meanwhile Craig Casey is hoping Munster's URC win will increase Ireland's chances of World Cup success.

The Ireland scrum-half was part of the Munster team that beat the Stormers in the URC final in South Africa.

Casey believes the achievement can help him personally as well as the team

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