Henry back for Ireland after illness
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Chris Henry will make his first Ireland appearance
since suffering a mini-stroke
in November when he faces the Barbarians in Limerick on Thursday.
Ulster back row Henry, 30, will start the non-cap game at Thomond Park, as will uncapped Leinster pair Colm O'Shea and Tadhg Furlong.
O'Shea, 24, will partner Ulster's Luke Marshall at centre, with Furlong named in the front row.
With Munster players unavailable, Jamie Heaslip will captain the side.
Regular skipper Paul O'Connell and Munster's other Ireland players will miss the game as they prepare for Sat…
since suffering a mini-stroke
in November when he faces the Barbarians in Limerick on Thursday.
Ulster back row Henry, 30, will start the non-cap game at Thomond Park, as will uncapped Leinster pair Colm O'Shea and Tadhg Furlong.
O'Shea, 24, will partner Ulster's Luke Marshall at centre, with Furlong named in the front row.
With Munster players unavailable, Jamie Heaslip will captain the side.
Regular skipper Paul O'Connell and Munster's other Ireland players will miss the game as they prepare for Sat…
