After a hard fought but not entirely convincing win in round one of the Six Nations against Scotland, Andy Farrell has made two changes to the starting team to take on Wales at the Aviva Stadium.
The Ulster contingent retain their respective jerseys; Rob Herring and Iain Henderson start in the pack, while Jacob Stockdale starts on the left wing and John Cooney remains on the bench.
The front row is unchanged with Cian Healy and Tadhg Furlong either side of Herring. James Ryan partners Henderson while one of two changes to the side come in the back row. An injury after four minutes blighted Caelan Doris’ debut last week so Peter O’Mahony comes onto the blindside with CJ Stander moving to eight. Both Munstermen silenced a few critics last week with impressive performances. Josh van der Flier starts on the openside.
Robbie Henshaw comes in for Leinster teammate Garry Ringrose in the only change to the back line . . .
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