Furlong Out of Six Nations Opener Against England

Tadhg Furlong, a key player for Ireland's rugby team, has been ruled out of the Six Nations opener against England due to a recurrence of a calf injury. Furlong, who missed Ireland's November internationals because of hamstring issues, returned to Ireland from the training camp in Portugal for further assessment. Connacht's Jack Aungier has been called up to replace him, while Finlay Bealham is expected to start in Furlong's place. Furlong's absence is considered a significant blow to Ireland, as he is a cornerstone of their scrum. Meanwhile, other players such as Dan Sheehan and James Lowe have joined the squad after recent matches with their clubs. The changes come as Ireland prepares to defend their Six Nations title starting this Saturday in Dublin.