Full squad available for Ireland v Canada in World Cup Rugby opener

Joe Schmidt has a full panel to choose from for Saturday's opening game against Canada in the World Cup.

Relief for management (and fans) as Cian Healy, Rob Kearney and Conor Murray are all declared fit for Saturday's fixture at  Millennium Stadium.

Healy's declaration is especially good news for the squad as he made slow progress after neck surgery during the summer.

Rob Kearney's knee injury is no longer of concern whilst Conor Murray is declared fit after incurring a head injury against England.

Indications from management are that Schmidt will rotate and use all 31 of his squad in the pool stages as Ireland take on Romania and Italy before their final challenge against France.

The squad trained this morning in Carton House, Maynooth and the mood was described as "positive... with a good attitude to training."