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DUBLIN, Nov 10 (Reuters) – Ireland coach Joe Schmidt is confident center Robbie Henshaw Conor Murray is making a comeback to the world.
Henshaw was withdrawn minutes from kick-off before Ireland struggled past Argentina 28-17 on Saturday after his hamstring tightened in the warm-up. He will be monitored in the coming days Schmidt was hopeful of his availability.
A neck injury has sidelined Murray since Ireland's series-clinching victory over Australia in Sydney in June and the Munster number was not named in the Six Nations champions' squad for the November internationals.
"I'm going to chat to Conor and see how he's going to be really conor's call," Schmidt told a news conference.
"There's no compulsion for him or her in the world, it's not very comfortable, it's really just how to fully fit in."
Flanker Sean O'Brien was the only player who needed surgery after having a broken arm following a year on the international sidelines.
Kieran Marmion, who may have been in the driving seat at scrumhalf in Murray's absence after doing what Schmidt described as a "super job" in a sharp, try-scoring performance, should be fine.
Ireland beat the All Blacks for the first time two years ago and they've only tested four times since, on their way to a Six Nations grand slam and a successive record 10 home wins.
Schmidt noted how narrow the recent points of difference, with a 21-9 loss last time out and an agonizing last-gasp 24-22 defeat in 2013 bookending the famous 40-29 victory in Chicago.
"The one in 2013, I am still bleeding from it. It was a full bandage – it was a full bandage very tough, "he said.
"The challenge for our guys and I'm confident that they can and at the same time I'm well aware of the All Blacks present." (Reporting by Padraic Halpin, editing by Tony Lawrence)
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