The Ireland squad were put through their paces at Carton House this morning before head coach Joe Schmidt announced the team to face Wales at a press conference. Check out our gallery from today's pitch session.

Click here to view photos of the Ireland players training at their Maynooth base as they prepare to face Wales in the first of their Rugby World Cup warm-up games.

The team selection for Saturday's match can be viewed here.

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