Simon Easterby’s Ireland are due at Murrayfield on Sunday afternoon.

Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen are both set to be monitored over the coming days, while Tadhg Furlong and Joe McCarthy have both stepped up their rehab.

Ireland have won 27 of their last 29 Tests

The 31-year-old was forced off in the first half of Ireland’s 34-20 success against Italy.

The 26-year-old will lead his country for the first time since last year’s championship defeat to France in Paris and on a seventh occasion overall.

Ireland suffered a major blow ahead of their Six Nations opener against Wales after Furlong was ruled out due to a calf injury.

Finlay Bealham will start at tighthead in Cardiff.

The 35-year-old is closing in on Brian O’Driscoll’s record.

Andy Farrell’s squad have been struck by a number of injuries and absences on the tour.