Ireland team news vs Australia LIVE updates as Andy Farrell names side for Dublin clash

Andy Farrell's son Owen will make his 100th Test appearance for England against Australia on Saturday. Andy's senior team-mate Conor Murray has already reached that milestone. Owen's parents are invited to the ceremony. Ireland play Australia in Dublin on the same day. Ireland coach has named his side. Australia coach is also Andy Farrell. He is a former player. England coach believes that the families are very proud of their players. They are also proud to be involved in their careers.

Andy Farrell names his side for the Dublin clash. Ireland are favourites to win. Australia are 10/3 outsiders.

Andy Farrell names his side for Dublin clash with Australia. Joe McCarthy will earn his first Ireland cap.

Joey Carbery has returned to Munster to undergo return to play protocols. Jack Crowley will deputise for him. Bundee Aki, Joe McCarthy, Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Finlay Bealham, Jack Conan and Craig Casey will start on the bench.

Andy Farrell names his strongest side for Saturday's clash with Australia. Jack Crowley makes the bench.

Dave Rennie's side is preparing for the big clash with Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday night. Renny's team was beaten by Italy in Florence and came within two minutes of beating France in Paris. He has made 10 changes from last week's line-up. Ireland are favourites heading into the game. Australia know they are playing an outstanding side.

There are seven changes to the Ireland starting XV to face Australia. Hugo Keenan is named at fullback for his 25th cap. Jimmy O'Brien switches to left wing and Mack Hansen switches across to right. Johnny Sexton returns at out-half to partner Jamison Gibson Park. Andrew Porter and Dan Sheehan are named in the front-row alongside last week’s captain Tadhg Furlong. James Ryan returns to second row to partners Tadgh Beirne and both Josh van der Flier and Peter O‘Mahony return to back row. Caelan Doris is moved from the blindside flank to number eight.

Andy Farrell names his team for the Dublin clash with Australia.

Andy Farrell names his side for the Dublin clash. Australia's team to face Ireland is announced.

Andy Farrell names his side for the Dublin clash.

Andy Farrell names his side for the Dublin clash against Australia.

Andy Farrell names his side for the Dublin clash with Australia.

Ireland have lost just once in their last five clashes with Australia. The last meeting between the sides came in 2018's tour of Australia, where Ireland won the first two matches. Ireland were too good for Australia in 2016 and 2014. England have named two number eights in the back row for Saturday's clash against New Zealand.

Andy Farrell names his team for Ireland vs Australia. England name their team to play New Zealand. England team: F Steward, J Nowell, M Tuilagi, O Farrell, May, Smith, Cowan-Dickie, Sinckler, Itoje, Hill, Simmonds, Curry, Vunipola, George, W Stuart, Willis, B Youngs, G Porter, H Slade.

Andy Farrell expected to name his Ireland team to face Australia around 1pm.

Virgin Media 2 will show the match live, with their coverage starting at 7pm.

Tadhg Beirne expects Australia to go after Ireland. Australia lost to Italy last week. Ireland are expecting them to come after them. Ireland play Australia in Dublin on Saturday.

Andy Farrell names his side for the Dublin clash. Sexton is ready to go.

Andy Farrell is expected to name his team for Saturday's clash with Australia around lunchtime. Australia lost the 2018 series to Ireland Down Under. Johnny Sexton is set to be fit for the game, but Ireland will be without Joey Carbery, Robbie Henshaw and Conor Murray.