Dublin forward Ray Cosgrove has been passed fit for Sunday's decisive International Rules second test against Australia at Croke Park.

Cosgrove has recovered from the thumb injury and will be available for John O'Keeffe's squad.

Seamus Moynihan was another minor Irish concern but he also will be available for Sunday's match.

Dublin goalkeeper Stephen Cluxton is expected to replace Peter Burke between the posts after the Mayo man's disappointing display in the opening test.

The Irish squad will feature again feature five Ulster players - Armagh duo Kieran McGeeney and Paul McGrane, Tyrone men Colin Holmes and Cormac McAnallen plus Cavan native Nicholas Walsh.

Australia's hopes of holding on to the seven-point lead they earned in the first test will be boosted by the availability of Matthew Pavlich.

He hit 17-points in the first test but was a doubt for Sunday's match because of a hamstring strain.

For many the main focus of Sunday's game is whether there is going to be a repeat of the violent scenes which marred the opening test.

GAA president Sean McCague said in midweek that the on-pitch mayhem was threatening the future of the International Rules games.

The Monaghan man acknowledged that the series between the two footballing codes is always on trial.

An investigation was ordered into the problems in the first test and there is a possibility that players could yet be banned for Sunday's second test.

However, as of Friday afternoon there was no news of possible suspensions for either squad.

"On Sunday evening, there was no suggestion from my counterpart at the GAA that it was anything but a terrific game," said the AFL chief.

"There was a bit of pushing and shoving and one or two things the umpires will review.

"But to describe the game as violent is way off the mark".

Jackson confirmed that the Australian body would be seeking to extend the series for a further period of time.