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The Ulster man was one of several players who put their hands up for Andy Farrell’s side.
The Leinster academy second row left a positive impression in Ireland camp.
Leo Cullen has named a strong side for tonight’s clash with Cardiff in the URC.
The 26-year-old has only made one appearance for the southern province so far this season.
The 25-year-old Leinster and Ireland second row is aiming to push on as a player.
Maro Itoje is set to play a huge role for the Lions in what will be his second Test series.
The 31-year-old will join from Grenoble this summer to replace Quinn Roux.
The 6ft 8ins Wallaby has been in sensational form this season.
21-year-old Ryan Baird made his Ireland debut last weekend and looks set for further Six Nations involvement.
The Munster lock was superb as Ireland came up short against Wales last weekend.
The second row admits it’s ‘surreal’ but the games importance is writ large for the reigning champions.
The 23-year-old was formerly part of the Ulster academy.
The 28-year-old second row has been in strong form for Ulster in recent seasons.
The Munster man showed he can win the gainline against France last weekend.
The Racing 92 second row had been cited for allegedly striking Wales’ Alun Wyn Jones.
Head coach Andy Friend will continue with his plans to rotate through his squad for Sunday’s clash with Munster.
RG Snyman will remain an important part of South Africa’s plans moving forward.
21-year-old Ryan Baird will be hoping for opportunities when rugby gets back underway.
The 30-year-old will leave Saracens after 12 years with the club.
Second row Aly Muldowney will retire from professional rugby this summer.
The 26-year-old second row makes a timely return on Sunday in Galway.
23-year-old James Ryan is already on his way to being an Ireland great.
The 121kg Munster second row took pride in making his Ireland debut last month.
The South African native will be eligible in time for the World Cup warm-up games.
James Ryan delivered another superb showing for Leinster in defeat to Saracens.
‘We know we’re not the biggest team, but we’re a smart team.’
The Connacht second row is in line to start after Devin Toner was ruled out.
The 33-year-old Munster man joins the group after an injury to Devin Toner.
The 29-year-old second row has won 14 caps for Australia.
The 33-year-old has been a consistent and reliable performer for Munster for years.
Towering Connacht lock Gavin Thornbury has been involved in Ireland training under Joe Schmidt.
The 22-year-old second row delivered another superb performance against Argentina.
The Munster second row this week signed a new long-term contract with the province.
The 33-year-old has been an ever-present in the Munster pack in recent seasons.
The Leinster lock is already an impressive presence in Test rugby.
The Munster-bound Scarlet has never been afraid of putting in the work.
The 21-year-old is expected to be part of Ireland’s team to face France this weekend.
The Lions lock looks back on a 2012 debut of a ’20-year-old kid who didn’t really know what he was doing’.
The 35-year-old has ended his rugby career on medical advice.
The former Leinster lock has been in superb form since his move to the Welsh region.