Jack McGrath expects to have a fight on his hands for the Irish number one shirt.
The Leinster prop was Joe Schmidt's number one back up to Cian Healy during the Six Nations.
Healy could be a doubt for next year's tournament but will definitely miss the November internationals due to a hamstring tear.
Despite replacing Healy off the bench in all of those Six Nations matches McGrath doesn't feel it gives him an advantage
Rob Kearney will train this Thursday ahead of the weekend clash with Munster.
The full back's expected to be recovered from a dead leg.
