Overview
- Mack Hansen completed a full session after rejoining the squad, with Stuart McCloskey, Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier taking limited parts as they push for selection.
- Jamie Osborne has been ruled out for the rest of the autumn series with a shoulder injury, leaving full-back options that include Jacob Stockdale, Jimmy O’Brien, Hansen and Ciaran Frawley.
- Goodman highlighted speed to get set, passing position, running lines and off‑ball communication as priority fixes after two inconsistent attacking displays.
- Ireland host Australia at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Saturday before welcoming world champions South Africa the following week.
- Australia arrive under coach Joe Schmidt following a 26-19 defeat to Italy, while the IRFU has named Charlie Tucker as U20 head coach from the 2026-27 season.