Jared Payne remains a doubt for Ireland's Six Nations clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday.
The centre did not train with the squad today as a result of his hamstring injury, but he did complete most of yesterday's work-out and will be given a fitness test before Thursday's training session.
The Irish management say they are "hopeful" that the player will be available for this weekend.
"Today he was doing a bit of work with physios. He’ll continue that work and we’ll give him until Thursday to prove his fitness," said defence coach Simon Easterby.
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