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Sean O'Brien ruled out as Josh van der Flier starts

Irish flanker Sean O'Brien has been ruled out of Ireland's clash with Australia later today. Josh...

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16.51 26 Nov 2016

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Sean O'Brien ruled out as Josh van der Flier starts

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16.51 26 Nov 2016

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Irish flanker Sean O'Brien has been ruled out of Ireland's clash with Australia later today.

Josh van der Flier will take his place in the starting line-up while Peter O'Mahony is named on the bench.

Breaking News: @SeanOBrien1987 ruled out. @joshvdf to start & @peterom6 on the bench. #TeamOfUs #shouldertoshoulder pic.twitter.com/Ab8189O4J7

— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) November 26, 2016

Rory Best leads the side in his 100th cap with Michael Cheika's Australia looking to ruin the party.

Elsewhere, England beat Argentina 27-14 despite playing the majority of the game with 14 men after Elliott Daly was sent off after a horrendous tackle on Leo Senatore. Late on Enriqure Pieretto, also saw red for stamping on Joe Marler's face.

It's full-time at Twickenham ðŸŒ¹ðŸŒ¹ðŸŒ¹#CarryThemHome #ENGvARG pic.twitter.com/CVpnzkMFDW

— England Rugby (@EnglandRugby) November 26, 2016

Scotland beat Georgia 43-16 at Rugby Park in Kilmarnock while Italy followed up last weekend's historic win over South Africa by losing to Tonga 19-17.

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