Heaslip returns for Ireland against Wales


Fit-again Jamie Heaslip has been restored to Ireland's starting line-up for the potentially decisive Six Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff.



The British and Irish Lions No.

8 replaces Jordi Murphy in Ireland's only change from the 19-9 victory over England for Saturday's Millennium Stadium trip.



Heaslip suffered three cracked vertebrae in Ireland's 18-11 victory over France on February 14, and had feared his tournament was at an end.



The 31-year-old has pulled off an impressive recovery however to take his place for a match where victory will leave Ireland on the brink of a second …

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