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
Ireland’s players get the lowdown from the match umpires
Finian Hanley goes up against James McCarthy
Manager Paul Earley watches David Moran and Ciaran McDonald on the tackle bags
Aidan O’Shea bursts through players in training
Ciaran McDonald and Cathal Cregg battle for possession
Conor McManus and Neil McGee in opposition
Lee Keegan hauls down Sean Cavanagh
Darren Hughes tries to gather possession
Michael Murphy and Aidan Walsh compete for aerial possession
Michael Murphy takes time to sign autographs after training
Colm Begley rises above James McCarthy for the ball
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