Jacob Stockdale, Rob Herring and Iain Henderson start for Ireland as Joe Schmidt named his side this morning for the first test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday. (KO 20:00 local time, 11:00 UK/IRE)
There’s no space for John Cooney as Kieran Marmion occupies the replacement scrum half spot with Conor Murray starting.
With Rory Best withdrawing from the tour this week, fellow Ulsterman, Rob Herring takes the hooker jersey. Jack McGrath and John Ryan are the starting props with Cian Healy and Tadhg Furlong on the bench. Tadhg Beirne will have to wait for his Irish debut as he is not listed on the matchday squad. James Ryan and Iain Henderson start at second row. In the back row, Peter O’Mahony takes the captain’s armband in Best’s absence alongside Jordi Murphy on the openside and CJ Stander at 8.
A rare name on replacements’ bench, Johnny Sexton makes way for Munster-bound Joey Carbery who has an experienced head on the inside, namely Conor Murray. Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw . . .
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