Coach Andy Farrell made the changes today ahead of the Six Nations match on Sunday
Andy Farrell’s made six changes to the Ireland team to face Italy on Sunday in the Six Nations.
Ryan Baird replaces Peter O’Mahony at blindside while Caelan Doris moves from number-8 to openside flanker.
Tadhg Beirne’s replaced in the second row by James Ryan.
While Finlay Bealham’s in for tighthead Tadhg Furlong.
In the backs, Craig Casey replaces Jamison Gibson-Park, and Stuart McCloskey’s in for Bundee Aki.
Ange Capuozzo returns at full-back for Italy, with Tommasso Allan dropping to the bench.
Scrum-half Stephen Varney, and flankers - Alessandro Izekor and Manuel Zuliani - also come into the side.
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