Head coach Farrell announced four changes from Ireland's opening match as the world's top-ranked team prepare to take on Tonga
, beside fullback Hugo Keenan and fellow wing James Lowe, while scrum-half Murray makes the starting XV alongside captain Johnny Sexton in the half-back positions.
Despite also being on the scoresheet last weekend, Rob Herring drops to the bench as back-up for Kelleher, while wing Keith Earls is another from the opening game set to miss out against Tonga. Meanwhile, Sheehan has returned to training following the foot issue he sustained in last month’s warm-up win over England but the hooker remains an absentee for Ireland’s second match.
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