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Saturday, kick-off 19:15Aviva StadiumHaving shaken off the shackles of 111 years without a win against New Zealand, the question is whether Joe Schmidts Ireland can back it up in the weeks to come. Discount Air Max Shoes .The ultimate test of that will come against the All Blacks next week, and Australia the following week, because as the summer victory over South Africa showed, Ireland have struggled to consistently string victories together.Canada wont dent Irelands confidence but after seeing his contract as head coach of Ulster terminated in 2014, Mark Anscombe has a point to prove. He faces an uphill challenge, with just one win, against Russia, since he took charge, but narrow defeats to Italy and Japan are a cause for optimism.Schmidt has changed his entire squad and will expect nothing but a comprehensive win, while Canada will surely miss Jamie Cudmore who is unavailable for selection.Team newsWith Chicagos winning team all wrapped up in cotton wool, its time for inexperience to be given a chance. While Joe Schmidt has told the media that players selected this week can put their hands up for selection for coming Tests against New Zealand and Australia, for most, this will be their only involvement.They have to make it count. Garry Ringrose and Luke Marshall are a real exciting prospect in midfield, while the rise of Connacht has been rewarded with four starting places. Paddy Jackson gets a big chance at out-half, and the brute force of Niyi Adeolokun should be seen from the bench for the first time in an Irish jersey.Canada are bolstered by the return of Brett Beukeboom, Connor Braid, Phil Mack, Conor Trainor and DTH van der Merwe who have not played for their country since their exit at last years Rugby World Cup. Key absentees include Paus Jamie Cudmore and Ospreys pair Tyler Ardron and Jeff Hassler. Admir Cejvanovic will make his debut should he be sprung from the bench.Ireland: OHalloran, Gilroy, Ringrose, Marshall, Earls, Jackson, Marmion; Healy, Cronin, Bealham, Dillane, Holland, OMahony (captain), OBrien, O DonoghueReplacements: James Tracy, David Kilcoyne, John Ryan, Donnacha Ryan, Dan Leavy, Luke McGrath, Joey Carbery, Niyi Adeolokun.?Canada:?Evans, Van der Merwe, Trainor, Hearn, Paris, Braid, McRorie; Sears-Duru, Barkwill, Ilnicki, Beukeboom, Olmstead, Baillie, Carpenter (captain).Replacements:?Howard, Brouwer, Tierney, Cejvanovic, Heaton, Mack, Parfrey, Blevins.Key head-to-headThe real question is whether young sensation Garry Ringrose can make the transition. Two years ago Paul OConnell stated Ringrose was a bit further along in his development than Brian ODriscoll was at 19. Having had Ringrose wrapped up for the following two years, its about time we get to see his talent on the international stage. The experienced London Irish centre Ciaran Hearn will come up against him.Ringrose has developed in terms of skills and physically since he was first brought into an Irish training camp. Not quite the finished article but would be great to see how he manages on the international stage.Key stats*Ireland have never lost to Canada, and scored 50 points the last time they played each other, in the pool stages of last years Rugby World Cup.?*Canada have scored over 20 points against Ireland just once, in their June 2000 27-27 draw in Ontario.*Ireland have scored?38 tries in the seven games between the two teams while Canada average a try a game against Ireland.WeatherGet the woolly hats out. Its going to be bitterly cold in Dublin. The rain is forecast to stay away and temperatures wont rise above seven degress, with the real feel expected to be closer to one.PredictionJoe Schmidt has not picked any of his front line stars, but for the likes of Ringrose, Tiernan OHalloran and Luke Marshall -- whose career has been ravaged by concussion -- it is a chance to show what they can do for Ireland. It is set to be another one-sided victory for Ireland, who should comfortably win by 30 points.? Cheap Air Max Wholesale . Supported by three-run homers from Jayson Werth and Wilson Ramos, the young right-hander went seven strong innings in the Washington Nationals 8-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Cheap Air Max From China . -- Aaron Murray threw for 408 yards and three touchdowns, ran for another score, and led No. http://www.cheapairmaxfromchina.us/ . Now, with Game 6 set for Fenway Park and an 8:07 p.m. ET first pitch, the Detroit Tigers face the unenviable task of having to beat the Boston Red Sox twice, on the road, to advance to the World Series. PORTLAND, Ore. -- Andrew Jean-Baptiste scored in stoppage time to give the Portland Timbers a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night. Jean-Baptistes header got past Los Angeles goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini as the game wound to a close after Ryan Johnson had evened the score at 1-all in the 27th minute. Jean-Baptiste doffed his shirt in celebration after his game-winner, his first goal of the season. First-year Timbers coach Caleb Porter flashed a thumbs-up to the crowd. With the victory, Portland moved into second place in the Western Conference behind Real Salt Lake. The Galaxy were without forward Landon Donovan, who is playing with the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup. Donovan scored his 53rd career international goal and the United States defeated Cuba 4-1 in Salt Lake City earlier on Saturday. The Timbers were without Will Johnson and Rodney Wallace, both playing for Canada in the Gold Cup. Frederic Piquionne, who played in Martiniques first two Gold Cup games, was listed as a reserve for Portland against the Galaxy. The Galaxy had won two straight, including aa 2-0 victory over FC Dallas at home last Sunday. Cheap Air Max Free Shipping. The Timbers were coming off a 1-0 road loss to the Columbus Crew last weekend, which snapped a 15-match undefeated streak for Portland under Porter. The Galaxy went ahead 1-0 on Marcelo Sarvas well-placed header in the 18th minute. The Timbers had not conceded a goal at Jeld-Wen Field in a league game since March 9. Portland tied it when Darlington Nagbe fed a free kick to a charging Ryan Johnson to beat Cudicini. It was Ryan Johnsons goal of the season, tying him with Will Johnson for the team lead. Portland goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts defended a dangerously close penalty kick from Juninho, tipping it over the goal in the 37th minute. A few moments later, Ricketts came far out of the goal for a sliding stop on Gyasi Zardes breakaway. He made another key save on another Zardes attempt in the 82nd minute Attendance was announced at 20,674 for the Timbers 43rd consecutive sellout. The two teams played to a scoreless draw on June 19 in Carson. The Galaxy is 4-2-1 all-time over the Timbers, who joined MLS in 2011. ' ' '
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