Ireland recall Littler for Scotland test

Ireland coach Mark Aston has called up former national skipper Stuart Littler for his squad to face Scotland in Dublin on Saturday.

The 35-year is now in line to win his 16th cap for Ireland.

James Toole, brother of Josh, is also called to the colours, and could make his debut against the Scots at Tallaght Stadium.

He could face Tweed Heads Seagulls team-mate Alex Hurst, who is in the Scotland squad.

Ireland squad:
Matty Hadden (Antrim Eels), Casey Dunne (Athboy Longhorns), Mikey Russell (Barnhall Butchers), Sean Hesketh (Batley Bulldogs), Wayne Kelly (Belfast Met Scholars), Haydn Peacock (Carcassonne), Jobe Murphy (Dewsbury Rams), Luke Ambler, Callum Casey (Both Halifax RLFC), Robbie Mulhern (Leeds Rhinos), Bob Beswick, Stuart Littler, Michael Platt (All Leigh Centurions), Josh Toole (North Sydney Bears), Callum Mulkeen, Graham O’Keeffe (Both Oxford RLFC),Shannon McDonnell (St. Helens RLFC), James Toole (Tweed Head Seagulls), Will Hope (Unattached), Brad Hargreaves (Wigan St. Patrick’s).