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Ireland have named a 45-man squad to train in Dublin that omits Rob Kearney, Jordi Murphy, Sean Cronin, Jack Carty and Kieran Marmion.
Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has brought Rob Kearney back to face New Zealand, while Garry Ringrose will partner Robbie Henshaw at centre.
Ireland were beaten by Japan without Jack Conan and will now be without the back row for the remainder of the Rugby World Cup.
Keith Earls and Rob Kearney have been left out of Ireland's Rugby World Cup Pool A clash with Scotland amid fitness concerns.
Ireland's most decorated player, Rob Kearney, is sure of playing his 15th professional season in his home country.
Ireland will have to do without Robbie Henshaw when they take on Scotland, so Chris Farrell comes into the side at Murrayfield.
Fergus McFadden faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a high-grade tear of his hamstring in training.
Rory Best's hamstring injury means he will miss Ireland's three-match series in Australia next month.
Rob Kearney and Andrew Trimble discuss what makes Ireland’s attack so potent. Video credit to World Rugby.
Following on from Rory Best's contract extension, Rob Kearney has agreed a deal with the IRFU until November 2019.
