Manu Tuilagi

THEY'RE ON FIRE! Gavin Coombes' stunning form: There is no chance that he gets in ahead of Caelan Doris for Ireland at the moment, considering the Leinsterman's ...

Tadhg Beirne’s injury: In a blow to the player, Ireland and Munster, the second-row was ruled out for up to three months after suffering an ankle injury. The Scottish outfit are only four points away from the play-off places, but their declining form and results are a real concern. This time, the players have threatened to go on strike after being left in limbo by the governing body, who have yet to agree a budget with the four regions for next season. The 31-year-old centre is now set for a stint on the sidelines – due to suspension – which means he will miss at least England’s clash with Wales in Cardiff on Saturday. they don’t want to pay the creditors, who are owed £5.2m), but it was nonetheless disappointing. With the emption felt not so long ago at losing Wasps, the news that the club is back and will be playing in the championship is just amazing. It is thoroughly deserved for Keenan, who has cemented his place in the Irish XV, starting 27 of their past 29 Test matches. One English side has thankfully been saved after the Midlands outfit were allowed into the second-tier by meeting the Rugby Football Union’s terms. Care made his 352nd appearance for Harlequins, beating Mike Brown’s previous club record, while Goode played his 350th game for Saracens. Whether it’s resting Doris or putting [Coombes](https://www.planetrugby.com/tag/Gavin-Coombes) on the bench, the number eight deserves to be in that Irish 23 somewhere. [Ireland](https://www.planetrugby.com/team/Ireland) at the moment, considering the Leinsterman’s form, but Coombes is doing everything he can to put himself in the equation. [February 18, 2023]