Connacht full-back and Ireland international Gavin Duffy has been called into the Ireland squad in New Zealand as cover following the injury to Keith Earls.

Earls picked up a pectoral muscle injury in the later stages of the first test against New Zealand in Auckland and will not be available for selection for the second test in Christchurch.

He will continue to be monitored by the Ireland team medical staff to establish his availability for the third and final test.