Autumn Internationals: Teams up for Ireland v Italy

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Joe Schmidt has announced the Ireland side that will take on Italy in Chicago’s Soldier Field on Saturday (KO 8pm UK/Irish time).

Will Addison is set to make his Irish debut from the bench while Jacob Stockdale is the only Ulster player involved in the starting team. John Cooney is the replacement scrum half for Ireland while Jordi Murphy is also listed on the bench.

Despite changes, the 23 is very strong. Jack McGrath, Niall Scannell and Andrew Porter complete a powerful front row while Tadhg Beirne and Quinn Roux make up the second row in the absence of James Ryan and Iain Henderson. The back row is a real strength for Ireland at the minute. Without Dan Leavy, Sean O’Brien, Peter O’Mahony, and CJ Stander it’s still a very capable back row that will take the pitch on Saturday. Rhys Ruddock captains the side from blindside flanker while Josh van der Flier starts on the openside. Jack Conan is Ireland’s number eight.

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