Overview
- All 36 members of Ireland’s Nations Championship squad trained at King’s College in Auckland on Tuesday and were declared available for Saturday’s Test.
- Right wing Rob Baloucoune returned to full training and is fit for selection after a hamstring issue kept him out earlier on the tour.
- Loosehead Jeremy Loughman practised with the group and is expected to be available for the bench after missing the Japan game with a head injury.
- Coach Andy Farrell must finalise his match‑day 23, with selection meetings described as tight and the team due to name the side on Wednesday night Irish time.
- The Test carries extra weight because Eden Park has seen New Zealand unbeaten in 52 games and visiting coaching figures watched Ireland’s session, underlining tactical interest and the need for careful squad management.