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big calls
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Te'o left out of England World Cup squad as uncapped McConnochie included
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Beirne set to start against Wales as O'Brien makes return for Ireland
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Henshaw's positional switch, Murray returns and more talking points
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Schmidt's late decisions, Toner restored and more Ireland team talking points
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Kearney and Ringrose back in the mix as Schmidt considers changes
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'Unfortunately certain calls went against us': JVG laments chalked-off Earls try
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Ref review: How accurate were the big calls in Ireland's defeat to the Wallabies?
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Schmidt names Carbery at out-half as O'Mahony captains Ireland
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Ref review: Were the big calls in the Champions Cup final correct?
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Fit-again Ringrose available for the Kings, but Leinster wait to hear Schmidt's call
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Feb 20th 2018, 6:30 AM
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James Ryan set to start for Ireland as McGrath and Carbery make the bench
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The Rugby Show: The winners and losers of the second test selections
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No place for Shefflin as Kilkenny make three changes for Saturday's replay
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