Ireland Side Announced Today

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan will name his side later this morning for Saturday’s test against Australia, from the squad’s training ground at Dr Hickey Park, home of Greystones RFC.

There are not expected to be any surprises when the side is named with Denis Hickie probably selected on the wing despite a hand injury with a final decision on his participation left until later in the week.

Now that Keith Wood is not available, the captain’s armband will likely go to Anthony Foley.

The Australians arrived in Ireland yesterday evening in two batches, one via Madrid the other via London.