Finlay Bealham and Ronan Kelleher will start Ireland's Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand in Dublin, but Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out through injury.
Front-row forwards Finlay Bealham and Ronan Kelleher will start Ireland's Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand in Dublin. Prop Bealham comes into the team for Friday's match in place of injured tighthead Tadhg Furlong, while hooker Kelleher has been passed fit after suffering an ankle issue only a month ago.
Head coach Farrell, whose side also host Argentina, Fiji and Australia this month, said: 'Since assembling last week, the players have brought real application to training and it's great to see a number of players back from injury, which is testament to their diligence and the superb work of the medical team. 'It's a hugely exciting four weeks ahead in Aviva Stadium and we know we'll need to perform at a high level to beat a top-class New Zealand side.
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