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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Ireland captain Johnny Sexton a doubt for Australia as injuries mount
Ireland are facing an out-half injury crisis ahead of Saturday's autumn finale against Australia with captain Johnny Sexton doubtful and Joey Carbery ruled out.
Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray to miss Fiji and Australia games due to injury
Conor Murray has been ruled out of the remainder of Ireland's autumn series due to injury but there were positive updates on a number of key players including captain Johnny Sexton.
Ryan: New Zealand tour has given me confidence again
In the five years since Ireland and South Africa last met in Dublin, James Ryan's career has seen peaks and troughs.
Craig Casey to captain Ireland A v All Blacks XV
Munster's Craig Casey has been named captain of Ireland A for Friday night's meeting with an All Blacks XV at the RDS.
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.
Veteran Sexton to captain Ireland as Stockdale returns for autumn Tests
Jacob Stockdale returned to the Ireland squad after a 15-month absence on Wednesday as coach Andy Farrell named six uncapped players in a 37-man group for the autumn internationals.