Overview

• Connacht wing Mack Hansen is ruled out after aggravating a foot injury and will not travel.
• Bundee Aki (hip) and Robbie Henshaw (groin) are doubts for Chicago but will travel for assessment.
• Munster centre Tom Farrell and Leinster back Jimmy O’Brien are called into the travelling party, with Farrell uncapped and O’Brien on 10 caps.
• Munster forwards Brian Gleeson (elbow) and Edwin Edogbo (concussion) are withdrawn from the trip following weekend injuries.
• The squad gathers in Dublin and flies to Chicago to prepare for the November 1 test at Soldier Field, with home games against Japan, Australia and South Africa to follow.