Number eight Doris missed Ireland’s victory over Wales because of a knee issue.The 26-year-old and hooker Ronan Kelleher, who sat out in Cardiff due to a neck problem, trained with Simon Easterby’s squad on Thursday morning at an open session at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
Subject to defeating France a week earlier in Dublin, back-to-back champions Ireland, who are seeking an unprecedented third consecutive Six Nations title, could complete the grand slam at Stadio Olimpico.
Garry Ringrose could be available for Ireland’s Six Nations finale away to Italy after being handed a three-match ban for his red card against Wales.
However, the sanction will be reduced by one match if Ringrose successfully completes World Rugby’s coaching intervention programme, meaning he would be available to feature in Rome on Saturday 15 March.
Assistant coach Paul O’Connell provided an upbeat update on the trio and back-rower Jack Conan, who started in place of Doris and scored the opening try at the Principality Stadium before being forced off by a back injury, on Thursday afternoon.
