Ireland call up six uncapped players for All Blacks Test

4:32 PM GMT

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has called up six uncapped players for the Chicago Test against New Zealand on Nov. 5.

Leinster players Joey Carbery, Luke McGrath, Garry Ringrose and James Tracey are joined by Munster duo Billy Holland and John Ryan in the 34-man squad.

Centre Keith Earls has been included despite receiving a two-week ban on Wednesday, which means he will be unavailable against the All Blacks.

The squad will meet up at Carton House on Oct. 30, before departing for the U.S. the following day.

Schmidt said: "Selections were difficult as always; trying to balance form, fitness, experience, combinations plus assess those players returning from injury or those carrying minor knocks or strains.

"With more than half the squad likely to be involved in Pro12 action this weekend, plus the need to factor in the travel and fatigue from the Chicago fixture, there are also a number of players on standby who are likely to be involved during the first two weeks of the Guinness Series."

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Ireland call up six uncapped players for All Blacks Test