Munster wing John Kelly and Ulster second row Gary Longwell have both been omitted from Eddie O'Sullivan's 22 man Irish squad for the opening six nations game against France on Saturday week.
Rob Henderson, David Wallace, John Kelly, Mike Mullins, Anthony Horgan and Rob Henderson are other notable absentees but Leinster's Gordon D'arcy is among the 22 following a string of good performances for Leinster in recent weeks.
Brian O'Driscoll resumed training today after his recovery from a hamstring injury and he has been included.
The starting team to play France will be named at lunchtime on Tuesday.
Ireland squad to play France in the RBS Six Nations championship in Paris on February 14:
Forwards:
Shane Byrne
Reggie Corrigan
Victor Costello
Simon Easterby
Anthony Foley
Keith Gleeson
John Hayes
Marcus Horan
Donncha O’Callaghan
Paul O’Connell
Malcolm O’Kelly
Frank Sheahan
Backs:
Gordon Darcy
Girvan Dempsey
Guy Easterby
Shane Horgan
Tyrone Howe
David Humphreys
Kevin Maggs
Brian O’Driscoll (Captain)
Ronan O’Gara
Peter Stringer.
Filed by Mark O'Neill-Cummins
