Summer Tour: Teams up for Australia v Ireland

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For the first time since 2007 no Ulster player is named in the starting team ahead of round two of Australia v Ireland.

Rob Herring and John Cooney are however, the sole representatives in the extended squad as both occupy a spot on the replacement’s bench.

Joe Schmidt has named five changes in the pack with a new front row set to take the field tomorrow. Cian Healy starts at loosehead and is joined by Munster’s Niall Scannell and Leinster’s Tadhg Furlong at hooker and tighthead prop respectively. Devin Toner replaces Iain Henderson in the second row and partners James Ryan. Dan Leavy comes in for Ulster-bound Jordi Murphy in the only back row change. Peter O’Mahony and CJ Stander remain at 6 and 8 respectively.

Johnny Sexton is restored to the starting 15 and forms the ever reliable partnership with Conor Murray. Bundee Aki drops out to accommodate Garry Ringrose in the centre. Robbie Henshaw moves to inside centre with his provincial team mate taking the 13 jersey. Keith Earls moves to . . .

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