WAITING GAME IS TOUGH

PETER O’mahony admits that playing the waiting game is frustrating for Ireland’s players as doubts grow over their fixture with France in 12 days time.

French authorities announced on Saturday a temporary ban on public gatherings of more than

5,000 people due to the spread of coronavirus.

World Rugby chiefs are already due to meet in Paris today to discuss the scheduling of Ireland’s Six Nations clash with Italy, which was scheduled for this Saturday but was postponed last week.

Andy Farrell’s squad met up again last night and will resume training in Abbotstown today.

“Look, it is what it is,” said O’mahony. “It’s not something