Cian Tracey

Three players, that is, who were in the squad.

And I would imagine that that was a massive kick for Nathan Doak because pretty much everyone was getting capped on that tour.

And I think he's gone back to Ulster this season with a bit of a point to prove.

And I think he's proven that really well.

I think he's been...

He's been the heartbeat of Ulster really and obviously they're playing so well.

So he's there on merit as well.

Okay.

He's one of the 10 who was injured.

Can't keep track of all the injuries.

Yeah, he would definitely have been in the squad for sure.

That's not the scandal I thought.

So it's probably worth pointing out that as well as the Six Nations squad that was named, the Ireland 15 squad was also dropped at the same time.

The Ireland 15 used to be called the Ireland A team are going to play England A at Thunberg Park the day after the Paris game.

So those two guys who you mentioned, Zach Ward and Joshua Kenny, are both in the Ireland 15 squad.

I'm surprised Zach Ward, I'm surprised both of them aren't, but particularly Zach Ward.

I think JJ Kenny has been excellent, but he's only recently burst onto the scene, whereas I think Zach Ward has had a more prolonged spell.

I think there's an argument to be made that Zach Ward, pound for pound, is one of the most informed players in Irish rugby this season.

When you look at his traits, his attributes, he's big, he's strong, he's a former back row.

Obviously, we know about his sevens background.