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Andy Farrell selects Ireland squad to gain Test experience for outhalves and deepen squad ahead of high-stakes clash against Australia, continuing Farrell-Schmidt coaching rivalry.
- Andy Farrell, Ireland Head Coach, will name his side at 2pm and face media at 4pm ahead of Saturday's Test against Australia at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin.
- The fixture continues the Farrell–Schmidt rivalry after three summer Lions meetings and Ireland's 22-19 win last November, with Australia under pressure following a 26 loss to Italy.
- Ireland's likely starting XV features Mack Hansen at fullback, Sam Prendergast at outhalf, Jamison Gibson-Park at nine, with Tadhg Furlong and Dan Sheehan in the front row and a backrow led by Jack Conan, Ryan Baird, and captain Caelan Doris.
- Selection choices have shifted roles and bench spots, with Robbie Henshaw tipped to move to 13 and Jack Crowley named replacement, while injuries to Hugo Keenan and Jamie Osborne influenced the replacements list.
- With both teams posting at 2pm, live blogs and social channels will carry the announcements while Andy Farrell holds a 4.0 press availability at a secret location.
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