Cudmore is now playing in ProD2 with Oyannax

I have to say that there is an embarrassment of riches in the Irish camp at present - to be able to put out that back row, those half backs and that backline, while supposedly resting our starters for next weekend is a position of comfort that I can't remember us being in. I have to admit that with the exception of DTH, I don't recognise many of the Canadians, but I'd be prepared to back this Irish 23 against all but the top tier.

Colm yes he has from Test Rugby

Cudmore retired?

I still don't see Canada causing an upset even if we have inexperience at the back . Ring rose and Marshall will cause all sorts of problems .

4 Connacht players starting with 1 on the bench! But very inexperienced all round! As many as 8 debuts

Great to see Marion get a start cause he never gets game time so he can never prove himself

Agree Red Warrior either think it is going to be a right old scrap and Canada are always worthy opponents but as a result Schmidt’s selections will be influenced by the need to avoid injuries that would have an impact on the game against NZ the following weekend.