Ulster's Izuchukwu replaces Ahern in Ireland squad
Ulster's Cormac Izuchukwu last played for Ireland against Portugal in July
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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has called Cormac Izuchukwu and the uncapped Billy Bohan into his squad for their Six Nations opener against France in Paris on 5 February.
Izuchukwu was described as "not currently available" when Ireland named their original 37-man panel on Wednesday and he did not feature in Ulster's defeat by Scarlets on Saturday.
However, he was part of the group that assembled at the Irish Rugby Football Union's (IRFU) High Performance Centre on Sunday, replacing Munster's Thomas Ahern.
Loose-head prop Bohan comes in to the panel after Jack Boyle became Ireland's latest injury worry up front.
Already without Andrew Porter and Paddy McCarthy, Leinster's Boyle suffered a leg injury after 20 minutes of his province's win over Connacht on Saturday.
After coming off at half-time for Ulster in Parc y Scarlets, Ireland say wing Robert Baloucoune will "continue to be assessed over the coming days".
Ireland will start their Six Nations on Thursday, 5 February in the Stade de France before hosting Italy and travelling to England in rounds two and three.
After a one-week break, they conclude with a pair of home games against Wales and Scotland.
Farrell's side will travel to Portugal on Tuesday for their final preparations before the championship.
