McGrath confirms first Test squad

Ireland manager Pete McGrath has named his 23-man squad for tomorrow's International Rules first Test against Australia at the Subiaco Oval, Perth (11.45am Irish time).

Due to the limiting of a matchday squad in the hybrid game to 23 players (15 starters), former Down boss McGrath has been forced to axe four players from his travelling party of 27 for the 2005 Series opener.