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Leinster prop Cian Healy is set to make his Ireland debut after being named Wednesday in the Six Nations’ champions side to play Australia at Croke Park here on Sunday.
Healy, 22, has been given his chance at loosehead prop with Marcus Horan set to be sidelined until the New Year through injury.
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