Andy Farrell named his starting 15
Brothers Sam and Cian Prendergast both got the nod for the starting 15 in this Thursday's opener against France in the Six Nations.
Naas' Jamie Osborne was passed fit to start, with the Leinster back named at full-back for his first appearance since November.
Andy Farrell named his starting 15 team this morning. The line up is as follows:
Ireland: Jamie Osborne; Tommy O’Brien, Garry Ringrose, Stuart McCloskey, Jacob Stockdale; Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park; Jeremy Loughman, Dan Sheehan, Thomas Clarkson; Joe McCarthy, Tadhg Beirne; Cian Prendergast, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris (capt)
Replacements: Rónan Kelleher, Michael Milne, Finlay Bealham, James Ryan, Jack Conan, Nick Timoney, Craig Casey.

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