Ireland have a 100% record in so far in this, the 2015 edition of the Rugby World Cup.
After an opening day win over Canada, Joe Schmidt's side made light work of Romania last weekend and will hope to continue their momentum when they face Italy this Sunday.
After coming through both matches relatively unscathed, Rob Kearney being the notable injury concern, Schmidt may now have to prepare for life without outside centre, Jared Payne.
Payne sat out training with a bruised foot and a number of suitors will be lined up as options to partner inside centre, Robbie Henshaw.
Henshaw, who makes his World Cup debut, may line out with Keith Earls, Luke Fitzgerald or Darren Cave as the trio vie for the number 13 jersey.
Keith Earls was in fine for against the Romanians as he ran over two tries. Picture Credit: Christophe Ena / AP/Press Association Images
“No, Jared didn't train. He has a bit of a bruise so he didn't train and we'll see how he goes for the rest of the week,” said Joe Schmidt, speaking today.
“Most of the guys trained, we'll see how they come up. If guys have had niggles they get assessed in the morning and selection goes from there."
With regards to Kearney, who did some running on an injured glute, Schmidt is still hopeful he can include him with Ireland's key clash against France.
“So, Rob ran around a few guys are looking very good. Fingers crossed for the rest of the week, we can go into Italy with a full squad to choose from.
“I think it's the best team to beat Italy has to take the field.
“We had a pretty good hit out against Canada, but now we have to win to get out of the pool and make the quarter-finals, that's the goal."
If Ireland beat the Italians they will qualify for the quarter-finals ahead of their clash with France on Sunday week in Cardiff.
For the Italians, there are question marks still over the fitness of skipper Sergio Parisse and hooker Leonardo Ghiraldini.
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