We won't know who skippers Ireland against Samoa till next week.
Coach Joe Schmidt won't make his choice till Tuesday or Wednesday as to the armband wearer for the first of the November series of internationals.
In the mix is Brian O'Driscoll who's fit and ready to play after recovering from calf problems.
Jonny Sexton will fly back to Paris tonight but Irish coach Joe Schmidt's unsure as to whether he'll be in action this weekend.
Racing Metro are due to play Biarritz and the Irish coach may decide to rest the outhalf for the first test if he plays for his club.
The Kiwi also admitted today that it could be a risk to play Paul O'Connell against Samoa but hasn't ruled him out.
O'Connell may train next week along with Cian Healy and Sean O'Brien who are both expected back on the field on Monday or Tuesday.
