Sexton starts v Australia with McCarthy set for debut off bench
Ireland's injury worries have cleared up ahead of Saturday's final Test of the Autumn Nations Series against Australia at the Aviva Stadium.
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'If you stay the same, other teams will pass you out' - Sexton says squad depth is key to Ireland's growth
With 37 players in the original Irish squad, a further 12 togging out as part of the A team's preparations, and the injured Iain Henderson and suspended Bundee Aki also involved, there were 51 players in total training at yesterday's Ireland session in Abbotstown.
Darren Cave: Springboks' brute power an Achilles heel for Ireland
Darren Cave says Ireland face their biggest physical challenge to date when they tackle world champions South Africa in Dublin on Saturday.
Injuries will force Ireland to test their squad depth
Ireland's Bank of Ireland Autumn Nations games against South Africa, Fiji and Australia will force head coach Andy Farrell to explore his squad's depth, according to Bernard Jackman.
Uncapped Calvin Nash named in Ireland squad while injured Henderson and Lowe miss out
Munster's Calvin Nash is among six uncapped players named in the Ireland squad for next month's Autumn Nations series.
Duane Vermeulen in Ulster travelling party for SA trip
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen has been included in the Ulster squad for their two-game URC trip to South Africa.
Ulster's South Africa trip comes too soon for Iain Henderson, but James Hume set for return
Ulster have confirmed a 33-man squad for their two-game tour of South Africa, with captain Iain Henderson missing out as he continues his recovery from thumb surgery in the off-season.
URC team news: New signings start in season openers
Connacht, Munster and Leinster have all named new signings to start in their respective BKT United Rugby Championship openers, while Ulster's big arrival Jeff Toomaga-Allen will feature off the bench for tomorrow's first game of the season.