The Irish rugby squad will return to training this morning as new coach Joe Schmidt prepares to pick his team for Saturday’s opening November International against Samoa.
Keith Earls has already been ruled-out of this weekend’s game with knee tendinitis.
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Jonny Sexton and Cian Healy are set to be fit for the game after injury doubts.
Paul O’Connell and Sean O’Brien will also be hoping to prove their fitness this morning. O’Connell is among the players in contention to be named as Ireland captain if he can overcome a calf muscle injury.
