Earls made the decision after Ireland’s exit from the World Cup, during which he won his 101st Test cap, and finishes as the country’s second highest try scorer behind Brian O’Driscoll with 36.

Ireland have suffered a string of quarter-final exits.

Wings James Lowe and Keith Earls and centre Robbie Henshaw all participated in training.

Lock James Ryan will see a specialist about his wrist injury.

The Irish maintained momentum ahead of their series decider against the All Blacks.

Andrew Porter makes his return up front after missing the final two games of the Six Nations through injury