Joe Schmidt calls up replacement cover as big names ruled out of final test

Centres Rory Scannell and Stuart Olding have both been drafted into the Irish squad.

Joe Schmidt calls up replacement cover as big names ruled out of final test

Centres Rory Scannell and Stuart Olding have both been drafted into the Irish squad to provide additional cover, following a number of injuries sustained during Saturday's defeat to New Zealand, writes Gavin Spillane.

Munster centre Scannell, uncapped, comes in for an Ireland call-up following a fine run of form in the Pro12 while Stuart Olding, who has four previous caps, is also brought in ahead of Ireland's clash with Australia on Saturday.

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