Ireland bid to make amends for NZ defeat

Ireland coach Eddie O’Sullivan is giving most of the side hammered 45-7 by New Zealand a second chance as he keeps changes for today’s clash with Australia to a minimum.

Exciting Ulster rookie Andrew Trimble is the only new face, making his debut at outside centre with Anthony Horgan dropping out of the squad altogether, while flanker Simon Easterby has recovered from his perforated lip to lead the side for the second time.