Niall Scannell comes in to start at hooker against Australia.

Munster hooker Niall Scannell is set to earn his eighth cap for Ireland in Saturday’s second Test against Australia in Melbourne with the Academy graduate eager to grab his opportunity with both hands.

One of six Munster men in line to start the clash (see full team details here), Scannell is hoping to contribute to an Ireland win on Saturday as they look to keep the Series alive.

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