The 22-year-old Naas player has been named at full-back for the first test against the back to back world champions
Naas' Jamie Osborne will make his Irish debut against South Africa this weekend.
The 22-year-old Leinster player has been named at full-back for the first test against the back to back world champions.
Munster's Craig Casey will line out at scrum half meanwhile in the absence of Jamison Gibson Park.
Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw have been picked to start in midfield.
Jack Crowley starts again at 10 while Calvin Nash and James Lowe have been given the nod on the flanks.
Andy Farrell's side take on the Springboks in Pretoria on Saturday before meeting in Durban next week.
Kick off is at 4pm on Saturday.

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