Ireland have confirmed that second rows James Ryan and Ryan Baird will play no further part in this year's Guinness Six Nations.
The depth of the Munster squad will be severely tested when they take on Wasps in the opening round of the Champions Cup this Sunday.
Veteran Johnny Sexton has been chosen for a rare appearance in a Leinster pre-season match, leading his team versus Harlequins this Friday.
Head Coach Noel McNamara has named the Ireland U20 side, sponsored by PwC, to take on England in the opening game of the U20 Six Nations.