The Ireland players were put through their paces at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland earlier today as they plot the downfall of newly-crowned Tri Nations champions Australia. Check out our latest photo galleries.

Click on the below links to view photos of the Ireland players training in Auckland:

Ireland Squad Training At Mt Smart Stadium No. 2 Ground - Photo Gallery 1

Ireland Squad Training At Mt Smart Stadium No. 2 Ground - Photo Gallery 2

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