Kieran Marmion thinks Auckland-born Ireland international Bundee Aki "won't hold back" when he faces New Zealand on Saturday.
Josh van der Flier will start as flanker against New Zealand after Ireland confirmed Dan Leavy would miss out through injury.
A statistical look at Saturday's clash between Ireland and New Zealand at the Aviva Stadium.
Full-back Rob Kearney and centre Garry Ringrose have recovered from injuries in time to start against New Zealand.
Steve Hansen has made just one enforced change for the All Blacks' showdown with Ireland, Ryan Crotty coming in for Sonny Bill Williams.
Conor Murray and Robbie Henshaw will not face the All Blacks this weekend or the United States.
Sean O'Brien suffered another injury blow on Saturday, but Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says he has the resilience to make a quick return.
Kieran Marmion should be fit to feature in Ireland's upcoming match against New Zealand, but Sean O'Brien will play no part.
Kieran Marmion, Bundee Aki and Luke McGrath crossed to give Ireland a largely unconvincing win over Argentina.
Having rested key men against Italy, Joe Schmidt is back to a team somewhere near full strength as Rory Best captains Ireland.
Jordan Larmour grasped his first opportunity to start for Ireland with both hands, scoring three tries and laying on another in Chicago.
Beauden Barrett will make history if he is named the best player in the world again, but he has some strong competition.
Both Ireland and Italy are lacking several key men for this weekend's Test meeting in the United States.
Australia will be determined to end their tour with a morale-boosting win over England after a barren run against their rivals.
Fergus McFadden faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a high-grade tear of his hamstring in training.
Ross Byrne and Will Addison could make their Ireland debuts against Italy at Soldier Field, with several key men staying at home.