Ireland coach Declan Kidney is facing a front row dilemma for the clash against Australia following the loss of Marcus Horan.
Ireland prop Marcus Horan has been ruled out of action until the new year after undergoing a "routine medical procedure".
Ireland coach Declan Kidney has confirmed that Brian O'Driscoll will skipper the Grand Slam champions in the autumn internationals.
Ireland coach Declan Kidney has named nine uncapped players in his squad for the November Tests.

Harlequins 15-15 Llanelli - Davies
Harlequins 15-15 Llanelli - Robshaw
Harlequins 15-15 Llanelli - Owens
England 9-18 Australia - Wilkinson & Moody
England 9-18 Australia - Johnson
England 9-18 Australia - Giteau
England 9-18 Australia - Genia & Ashley-Cooper
The shackles are off
| Time | Fixture |
|---|---|
| Ireland | |
| Sunday 15th November | |
| International Match | |
| 15:00 | Ireland vs Australia |
| Saturday 21st November | |
| 17:15 | Ireland vs Fiji |
| Saturday 28th November | |
| 14:30 | Ireland vs South Africa |
| Saturday 6th February | |
| RBS Six Nations | |
| 14:30 | Ireland vs Italy |
| Saturday 13th February | |
| 16:30 | France vs Ireland |
| Pos | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ireland | 5 | 10 |
| 2 | England | 5 | 6 |
| 3 | France | 5 | 6 |
| 4 | Wales | 5 | 6 |
| 5 | Scotland | 5 | 2 |
| 6 | Italy | 5 | 0 |
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