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Irish International Rules team hit the bright lights of Perth before Saturday's test

The test match against Australia takes place next Saturday for Paul Earley’s side.

IRELAND’S INTERNATIONAL RULES are stepping up their preparations ahead of their test match against Australia.

The squad sampled Patersons Stadium at the Subiaco in Perth today as they gear up for the battle next Saturday.

The Irish squad make their way out on to the pitch

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Ireland’s players get the lowdown from the match umpires

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Finian Hanley goes up against James McCarthy

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Manager Paul Earley watches David Moran and Ciaran McDonald on the tackle bags

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Aidan O’Shea bursts through players in training

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Ciaran McDonald and Cathal Cregg battle for possession

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Conor McManus and Neil McGee in opposition

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Lee Keegan hauls down Sean Cavanagh

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Darren Hughes tries to gather possession

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Michael Murphy and Aidan Walsh compete for aerial possession

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Michael Murphy takes time to sign autographs after training

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Colm Begley rises above James McCarthy for the ball

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