Kiss to take pointers for November Tests

After a Six Nations riddled with injuries, Ireland interim coach Les Kiss expects to have the luxury of a full deck to choose from when he sits down to pick his team to face the USA after they came through training in 30C heat in Houston yesterday.

But the weather remains a big factor in Texas, with humidity expected to be at more than 80% come kick-off on Saturday night.

There has been no decision on whether the teams will be able to stop and take on water breaks during the clash, as the Lions did in Hong Kong last weekend, but the Irish management will push for their introduction in pre-match meetings with officials this week.