Ireland have moved up to second in the latest world rugby rankings.
Head-coach Andy Farrell has handed starts to three uncapped Kildare players, Eadestown’s Jimmy O’Brien, Suncroft’s Cian Prendergast and Athy’s Jerermy Loughman.
Also included for Tuesday'’s penultimate tour match against are uncapped Ciaran Frawley, and Joe McCarthy.
While, Keith Earls will skipper Ireland for the game against the Maori All-Blacks.
Ireland have moved up to second in the latest world rankings, with New Zealand falling to fourth.
France have moved into the top spot for the first time.
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