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Published 16:06 16 May 2017 BST
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'An additional player will be added to the squad following next weekend's provincial fixtures.'There are two likely options - Leinster No.8 Jamie Heaslip and Connacht lock Ultan Dillane.
Heaslip was favourite to captain Ireland this summer after missing out on the British & Irish Lions squad. He has yet to play since pulling out of Ireland's final Six Nations match against England on March 18.
Dillane, it was also confirmed today, returned to team training with Connacht this week and may be in contention for the Champions Cup playoff with Northampton Saints, this weekend.
With only Devin Toner and two uncapped locks - James Ryan and Kieran Treadwell - in Schmidt's squad, one suspects Dillane will be the final piece in Ireland's puzzle.
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