Ross Byrne among three uncapped players named in Ireland squad for November Tests

Joe Schmidt has named his squad for the upcoming November Test series - where Ireland travel to Chicago to face Italy before home games against Argentina, New Zealand and the USA.

Joe Schmidt has named his 42-man squad for the upcoming November Test series - where Ireland travel to Chicago to face Italy before home games against Argentina, New Zealand and the USA.

Among the new names in the squad is Leinster's Ross Byrne who is in line to make his international debut in the US against the Conor O'Shea-coached Italians.