Doris backs Nash to perform against Scotland after Hansen ruled out – The Irish Times

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Ireland captain Caelan Doris expects Calvin Nash to prove an able deputy once more after being drafted in to start Sunday’s Six Nations showdown with Scotland (kick-off 3pm) following the late withdrawal of Mack Hansen.

The 27-year-old Munster winger played all five Six Nations fixtures and two summer Tests last year when Hansen was sidelined with a shoulder injury.

Nash was then an unused squad member for the autumn internationals as the Connacht winger returned to reclaim his starting place.

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Having played no part in Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England last weekend, Nash was again left out of the initial 23…

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