Ireland have made three adjustments for his or her doubtlessly title-deciding Six Nations showdown with Scotland in Dublin on Saturday with Mack Hansen changing Andrew Conway on the wing.
British & Irish Lions quantity eight Jack Conan additionally returns to the again of the scrum, whereas Iain Henderson has been named at lock for a recreation Ireland will possible need to win to face an opportunity of claiming the Six Nations title.
Conway has a knee damage so Australia-born Hansen is restored to the beginning lineup having been spectacular on debut towards Wales within the opening recreation of the championship.
“He’s had a starting berth in a few matches, so straight from the off he’s been very impressive,” Ireland coach Andy Farrell informed reporters on Thursday.
“He’s clearly performed the primary three video games and had per week to take a seat out and take a breath and the stress has been off.
“I’m sure he’s reflected, and you can see that has been good for him, he’s been great in training this week.”
Henderson is available in for James Ryan, who was concussed inside two minutes of the 32-15 win at Twickenham within the incident for which England’s Charlie Ewels acquired a pink card.
Conan was additionally spectacular off the bench in that recreation as Ireland pulled clear within the ultimate 20 minutes and will get the nod forward of flanker Peter O’Mahony.
Caelan Doris switches from quantity eight to the blindside of the scrum, with Josh van der Flier at openside.
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Captain Johnny Sexton will kind the half-back pairing with scrumhalf Jamison Gibson Park, whereas Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose are retained within the midfield.
Hansen and James Lowe are on the wing, with Hugo Keenan at fullback.
The entrance row would be the identical because the one which struggled at instances towards England, with props Cian Healy and Tadhg Furlong alongside hooker Dan Sheehan, whereas lock Tadhg Beirne companions Henderson.
For Ireland to high the Six Nations standings they’ll in all probability need to beat Scotland and hope England win in Paris towards leaders France, although there are a selection of situations involving bonus factors and factors distinction that imply a draw, or perhaps a defeat, may very well be adequate for both aspect.
“We have put ourselves in a position to (win the Six Nations), which is nice,” Farrell stated.
“We are under no illusions that Scotland will be at their best, they have nothing to lose. They are a great side coming to the Aviva trying to spoil a little bit of a party.”
Team: 15-Hugo Keenan, 14-Mack Hansen, 13-Garry Ringrose, 12-Bundee Aki, 11-James Lowe, 10-Johnny Sexton (captain), 9-Jamison Gibson Park, 8-Jack Conan, 7-Josh van der Flier, 6-Caelan Doris, 5-Iain Henderson, 4-Tadhg Beirne, 3-Tadhg Furlong, 2-Dan Sheehan, 1-Cian Healy
Replacements: 16-Rob Herring, 17-Dave Kilcoyne, 18-Finlay Bealham, 19-Kieran Treadwell, 20-Peter O’Mahony, 21-Conor Murray, 22-Joey Carbery, 23-Robbie Henshaw
