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Beauden Barrett will make history if he is named the best player in the world again, but he has some strong competition.
Both Ireland and Italy are lacking several key men for this weekend's Test meeting in the United States.
Australia will be determined to end their tour with a morale-boosting win over England after a barren run against their rivals.
Fergus McFadden faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a high-grade tear of his hamstring in training.
Ross Byrne and Will Addison could make their Ireland debuts against Italy at Soldier Field, with several key men staying at home.
Ireland winger Keith Earls has admitted it is hard to imagine him playing anywhere else after extending his stay with Munster.
Conor Murray had been linked with a switch to the Top 14, but the British and Irish Lions playmaker is going nowhere.
With one year to go until the 2019 Rugby World Cup, Omnisport takes a look at five tournament debutants who could impress in Japan.
Israel Folau is set to miss the Waratahs' Super Rugby clash with the Rebels after he was suspended on Wednesday.
Israel Folau is set to miss the Waratahs' Super Rugby clash with the Rebels after he was suspended on Wednesday.
Peter Stringer played 98 times for Ireland and won the Grand Slam during his distinguished 11-year international career.
Simon Cron would be "stunned" if Israel Folau is banned as the Waratahs prepare to face the Rebels without the injured Michael Hooper.
Michael Cheika was bemused by a number of decisions in Australia's loss to Ireland, but the referee was in no mood to explain himself.
Ireland made history by beating Australia in Sydney and Joe Schmidt hopes their victory will bode well for the future.
A scrappy encounter between Australia and Ireland in Sydney saw the visitors edge to victory and clinch the series.
Peter O'Mahony knows it would be a major achievement to mark his 50th cap by inspiring Ireland to a series win over Australia.
