Gavin Thornbury added to Ireland 'A' squad in place of injured Thomas Ahern

Andy Farrell now has 49 players in camp ahead of the Springboks Test this weekend.

LOCKED IN: Connacht's Gavin Thornbury. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Connacht lock Gavin Thornbury has been called into the Ireland A selection mix after Munster’s Thomas Ahern was ruled out of Friday’s Dublin clash with an All Blacks XV.

A dozen players selected with the RDS contest in mind joined Andy Farrell’s November Test squad on Sunday night following involvement with their provinces in the weekend’s BKT United Rugby Championship matches.