Jack Crowley looks set to be handed a start at out-half for Ireland's opening November rugby international against New Zealand this weekend.
Head coach Andy Farrell will name his team to face the All-Blacks in Chicago this lunchtime.
Captain Caelan Doris is in contention to play in the back-row after recovering from injury, but his Leinster teammate Jack Conan is likely to start at number-eight.
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Farrell can also call upon fit again centres Robbie Henshaw and Bundee Aki.
