Tommy Bowe is a doubt for Ireland's match against Australia after going off injured against Samoa with a tightness in his leg.

Chris Henry is also a major doubt after suffering a suspected hamstring tear.

The Ireland squad are back in training today ahead of the second Autumn international on Saturday.

The good news is that Jonathan Sexton should return to training today after a hip injury, while Paul O'Connell, Sean O'Brien and Cian Healy should all be fit to start on Saturday after coming off the bench against Samoa.

Jack McGrath will be looking to keep his place in the side and the expense of Healy, after a Man of the Match performance at the weekend.

Ireland's Jack McGrath receives the Guinness Series man of the match award from Gerry Conlon for Diagio ©INPHO/Dan Sheridan

McGrath said that he and fellow Leinster prop Healy help each other out in training but he is not sure who will play against Australia. 

He said: "We are good pals and we push each other well. He's a great fella and I have the utmost respect for him. What Joe [Schmidt] does is his own business but all I can do is perform and enjoy myself," said McGrath.

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