Ireland prop Finlay Bealham has been cleared to face reigning world champions South Africa after passing his head damage assessments.
The Connacht tighthead was withdrawn 10 minutes after approaching as a half-time substitute in Saturday’s 59-16 victory over Tonga.
All 33 members of Andy Farrell’s squad skilled on Tuesday forward of the World Cup showdown with the Springboks in Paris.
Speaking of Bealham, Ireland scrum coach John Fogarty mentioned: “He was obviously taken off the field at the weekend and failed his (head injury assessment).
“He’s subsequently passed his tests and he’s perfect, he was in a scrum today and he’s good to go, symptom-free.
“Our medics and World Rugby have cleared him fit to play so we’re delighted to have a full (clean) bill of health.”
Jack Conan and Dan Sheehan additionally took half within the session at Ireland’s base in Tours, doubtlessly boosting head coach Farrell’s choices for Saturday night at Stade de France.
Number eight Conan has been sidelined since August 5 when he sustained a foot damage throughout his nation’s win over Italy.
“Jack is doing bits and pieces today, he didn’t do a full-blooded one but he’s on the field and he’s going to do a little bit more tomorrow,” mentioned Fogarty.
“He’ll be managed as a returning player would be but yeah, we’ve a full bill of health.
“Jack (will) do more tomorrow and it’s then a decision to see how he is. He’s up for selection, we’re on our feet, it’s been brilliant.”
First-choice hooker Sheehan sprained foot ligaments a month in the past within the warm-up win over England.
“I saw him in a scrum today, so I was very excited to see him in scrums,” Fogarty mentioned of the 25-year-old.
“We did some timing in our scrums, some drop-ins, and Dan took part.
“It’s great to see him back involved. He’s a player who’s returning so we’ll do a bit more tomorrow and see how he is.”
Ireland cleared the path in Pool B following back-to-back bonus-point wins over Romania and Tonga and will seal development to the quarter-finals by denting the Springboks’ title defence.
“There’s definitely an edge (in the camp),” mentioned Fogarty.
“It’s an incredibly exciting week to be involved in. Everyone wants to be in the starting 15 and make the matchday 23 so competition for places is right up there. To be playing the world champions in Paris is incredibly exciting.
“We are clear in our heads as a group what the plan is and who is going to carry out that plan.”
