Ireland v Australia: Sam Prendergast back at No 10 as Paddy McCarthy gets first start, Joe Schmidt recalls Wallabies pair

Sam Prendergast has been recalled to the Ireland team for Saturday night’s clash with Australia at the Aviva Stadium (KO 8.10, Live RTÉ2/TNT Sports) and Andy Farrell will give the out-half’s former Ireland U-20s teammate Paddy McCarthy his first start.