"Sam Prendergast has been recalled to the Ireland team for Saturday night's clash with Australia at the Aviva Stadium (KO 8.10, Live RTÉ2/TNT Sports) and Andy Farrell will give the out-half's former Ireland U-20s teammate Paddy McCarthy his first start."
"As revealed on the Irish Independent last night, Mack Hansen is fit enough to line out at full-back in a new-look back three with Tommy O'Brien and James Lowe, with Robbie Henshaw partnering Stuart McCloskey in midfield."
Sam Prendergast has been recalled to Ireland's matchday squad for Saturday night's game against Australia at the Aviva Stadium, kickoff 8.10pm, live on RTÉ2 and TNT Sports. Andy Farrell will hand out-half Paddy McCarthy his first international start; McCarthy previously played alongside Prendergast at Ireland U-20s. Mack Hansen is fit to play at full-back and will be part of a new-look back three alongside Tommy O'Brien and James Lowe. Robbie Henshaw will partner Stuart McCloskey in midfield. The selections introduce several changes across Ireland's backline for the Australia clash.
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