Ireland team v Australia LIVE updates as Andy Farrell names side for Aviva Stadium clash

Andy Farrell's son Owen will make his 100th Test appearance for England against Australia on Saturday. Andy invites the families of players who reach 100 caps to a ceremony. Owen's parents are proud of him. Ireland play Australia at Aviva Stadium on the same day. Ireland coach Andy Farrell is also proud. He believes the players' families are important. They have seen the sacrifice and been through it all with them. England coach is proud to have Owen as a son.

Andy Farrell names his side for the Aviva Stadium clash against Australia.

Andy Farrell names his team for the match against Australia at Aviva Stadium. 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 has named a close to a full strength side for the Autumn series showdown at the Aviva Stadium. Australia lost to Italy in Florence, but they came within two minutes of beating France in Paris. Renny's team has 10 changes from last week. Ireland are favourites heading into the game. Ireland have won 12 consecutive home games.

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 match against Australia at Aviva Stadium.

Andy Farrell names his team for the Aviva Stadium clash with Australia.

Andy Farrell names his side for the match against Australia at Aviva Stadium.

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.

England name team to play New Zealand. Ireland team named for Australia v Ireland. England team is: F Steward, J Nowell, M Tuilagi, O Farrell, May, Smith, Cowan-Dickie, Sinckler, Itoje, Hill, Simmonds, Curry, Vunipola, George, Stuart, Willis, Porter, W Stuart and D Ribbans.

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 have a target on their back. Ireland team v Australia is announced.

Andy Farrell names his side for the match at Aviva Stadium. Sexton is ready to go.

Ireland are preparing to play Australia at Aviva Stadium on Saturday. The last time the sides met, Ireland won the last two matches. Australia lost the 2018 series to Ireland. Johnny Sexton is expected to be fit for the game. Joey Carbery, Robbie Henshaw and Conor Murray are injured. Andy Farrell is going to name his team around lunchtime.