Tadhg Furlong looks set to miss Ireland's Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand this Friday through injury.
The Leinster tighthead has apparently picked up a knock, meaning Connacht's Finlay Bealham could slot into the starting team.
Ulster prop Tom O'Toole is likely to be included among the replacements.
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Ireland and the All Blacks will both reveal their matchday squads tomorrow afternoon.