Overview

• Andy Farrell has selected a side close to his preferred Test XV for Wednesday’s match in Canberra, including eight Irishmen in the starting lineup
• Lock Maro Itoje returns from rest to lead the pack alongside Joe McCarthy, with Finn Russell and Jamison Gibson-Park reunited at half-back
• Farrell warned that strong showings in Canberra and the subsequent AUNZ Invitational XV game will be crucial for securing places in the July 19 Test against Australia
• The ACT Brumbies will be without seven of the eight players from Australia’s Fiji squad but view the fixture as a ‘‘big opportunity’’ to challenge the tourists
• Australia-born winger Mack Hansen is named on the bench against his former club and Owen Farrell has completed his first full training session, positioning himself for a tour debut