Naas' Jamie Osborne is injured
Andy Farrell looks set to hand Suncroft's Sam Prendergast another start at out-half for Saturday's clash against Australia at the Aviva Stadium.
The Leinster youngster is expected to get the nod in the 10 shirt ahead of Jack Crowley and Ciaran Frawley when Farrell reveals his team to play the Wallabies this afternoon.
Hugo Keenan and James Lowe are likely to be restored in the back-three with Finlay Bealham in line to start at tighthead prop.
Naas' Jamie Osborne is injured.

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