Andy Farrell is due to name his Ireland squad for their remaining Six Nations games today.
Ireland play Italy at the Aviva Stadium on the 24th of this month, before a Halloween date with France in Paris.
Mayo's Caelin Doris is expected to be named in the Ireland squad for a 3rd international cap.
The Mayo native has also been nominated for the Young Player of the Year award in this year's Zurich Player's Player of the year awards.