Sean O'Brien suffered another injury blow on Saturday, but Ireland coach Joe Schmidt says he has the resilience to make a quick return.
Stuart Hogg said the time has come to challenge himself in a different environment after nine seasons with Glasgow Warriors.
Wallabies and Waratahs back-rower Jack Dempsey re-signed until at least 2020.
Kieran Marmion should be fit to feature in Ireland's upcoming match against New Zealand, but Sean O'Brien will play no part.
Having played the last time Wales beat Australia 10 years ago, Alun Wyn Jones was left feeling old after Saturday's win over the Wallabies.
New Zealand edged England in an enthralling Test on Saturday, but Owen Farrell is more concerned about beating them at the World Cup.
New Zealand are determined to beat England to make up for drawing with the British and Irish Lions, says Steve Hansen.
The return of Stuart Hogg slightly eases Scotland's concerns, while Greig Laidlaw and Finn Russell also start against Fiji.
South Africa are able to call up European-based players against France, leading to the returns of three experienced stars.
Having rested key men against Italy, Joe Schmidt is back to a team somewhere near full strength as Rory Best captains Ireland.
Hooker Tolu Latu's indiscipline in his last two Tests has not deterred Michael Cheika from starting the hooker against Wales.
Warren Gatland brought Tomas Francis, Adam Beard and Josh Adams into his side to face Australia, with Dan Biggar and Liam Williams benched.
Wing Chris Ashton is preferred to Jack Nowell against the All Blacks as Eddie Jones makes three changes to his side.
Jacques Brunel has recalled Louis Picamoles and Camille Lopez to face the Springboks at Stade de France.
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