Ireland have confirmed they will meet the current Rugby World Champions New Zealand along with Argentina and USA as part of the Guinness November Test series.
Japan pushed Ireland all the way yesterday, but the young Greens held out in France to avoid the humiliation of being relegated from the World Rugby U20 Championships.
Rob Kearney says Ireland are treating next Saturday’s decider against Australia as a cup final as they look to finish their Grand Slam season with a first series win in the Southern Hemisphere since 1979.
Prop Cian Healy could find himself in disciplinary trouble after Australia coach Michael Cheika questioned his role in scrum-half Will Genia's departure from Ireland's 26-21 second Test victory in Melbourne.
The response by the Irish players following the opening Test defeat to Australia last Saturday has been described as “positive” by defence coach Andy Farrell.
Ulster head coach Jono Gibbes confirmed on Tuesday that Ireland Grand Slam heroes Rory Best, Iain Henderson and Jacob Stockdale would be available for Ulster in the Guinness PRO14 game at Cardiff Blues on Saturday.
