DUBLIN(Reuters) - Ireland included injured prop Cian Healy in their 31-man Rugby World Cup squad on Monday while winger Andrew Trimble missed out as the Six Nations champions picked from a full strength panel loaded with depth.
The versatile Keith Earls and Luke Fitzgerald, who picked up knocks in Saturday's loss to Wales, were named among 14 backs that include just two scrumhalves, allowing Ulster's Darren Cave to travel as specialist cover at inside centre with flyhalf Ian Madigan set to be an emergency fall back option at number nine.
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