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The Ireland head coach is set to announce his squad next week before the Pro12 final.
It’s no longer all male – and there are some new faces.
Stuart McCloskey, Ultan Dillane and Josh van der Flier may be called upon.
Derek McGrath’s side will be without a number of their big names.
The training squad of 33 has been trimmed down to 23.
Anthony Foley’s men face Treviso in the Guinness Pro12 tomorrow night.
Lima Sopoaga and James Broadhurst will make their international bows at Ellis Park.
Nigel Carolan has brought Connacht wing Ciaran Gaffney back in after his ankle injury.
There are two uncapped Leinster men starting against Robbie Deans’ side.
The only two non-internationals in Schmidt’s squad are playing catch-up, but don’t rule them out of an autumn trip to England.
There’s no space for Saracens flanker Kelly Brown or John Barclay of the Scarlets.
There are a total of 13 changes to Ireland’s starting team following last weekend’s win over South Africa.
Schmidt wasn’t afraid to reward form ahead of the November tests.
These players have come up trumps for Eamon O’Shea’s side this year.
These five are part of the reason Cork are in another SHC semi-final this Sunday.
While two other players will make their first championship start for the Kingdom.
Tipperary take on Limerick in Semple Stadium tomorrow.
Limerick manager John Brudair has named his side for the weekend’s Munster championship opener.
Whether they’re party-affiliated or independent, all of these fresh-faced candidates are looking to make a mark on their constituencies and speak out for their generation.
One tactical, one injury related change for Mickey Harte’s men.
No. 8 Jack O’Donoghue has failed to recover from injury, meaning a switch in the back row.
The teams clash in Pearse Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
The Galway team has also been named for their Walsh Cup semi-final tomorrow.
The Ireland coach will show his hand ahead of the November Series when the IRFU announce the chosen ones.