Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has finalised his bench for the Test against Australia on Saturday with Paul Shields, named as replacement hooker, in line to win his first cap. The Irish trained this morning at the South Freemantle club, home to Aussie Rules side, the Dockers, a facility that is located just two minutes from the team hotel in Freemantle.

Once again the only player not to take part was Paddy Wallace who continues to receive treatment for an injured foot. Peter Stringer however, who had injured a thumb the previous day in training took a full part, removing any doubt about his participation in Saturday's Test.

Ireland Replacements.

Paul Shields Emmet Byrne. Paul O'Connell Eric Miller Guy Easterby Ronan O'Gara Tyrone Howe.