The British and Irish Lions could face a team with indigenous and pacific heritage instead of Melbourne Rebels during their 2025 tour.
Ireland captain Caelan Doris is among four nominations for World Rugby men's player of the year.
Ireland held on to return to winning ways on home soil vs Argentina after last week's defeat to New Zealand but did not score a point in the second half.
Ireland prop Cian Healy is in line to equal Brian O'Driscoll's cap record after being named on the bench for Friday night's clash against Argentina in Dublin.
Andy Farrell says Ireland must remedy the psychological shortcomings which caused them to become "desperate" during a disheartening defeat to New Zealand.
New Zealand captain Scott Barrett accused Joe McCarthy of a "below the line" shot on Damian McKenzie during Friday's victory over Ireland.
Ireland's 19-game winning streak at the Aviva Stadium met a deflating end as an error-strewn and indisciplined performance was punished by New Zealand.
Ireland's autumn campaign got off to a dismal start as New Zealand claimed a deserved Dublin victory.