Rhys Ruddock skippers Ireland for the second time this autumn as Joe Schmidt’s men bring the curtain down on their autumn campaign against the USA this weekend.
Having masterminded an historic victory over New Zealand last time out, Schmidt retains just one player that started against the All Blacks, with Garry Ringrose keeping the No.13 shirt.
Uncapped centre Sam Arnold could make his debut from the bench while Joey Carbery is named at No. 10, where he’s partnered by John Cooney.
Ruddock, who also captained Ireland in their 54-7 win over Italy in Chicago earlier this month, is joined in the back row by Jordi Murphy and Jack Conan, with Iain Henderson and Tadhg Beirne deployed in the second row.
Dave Kilcoyne, Niall Scannell and Finlay Bealham will operate in the front row.
Stuart McCloskey and Ringrose are chosen in the centres, Will Addison plays at full-back, supported by Andrew Conway and Darren Sweetnam on the wings.
Ireland team to face USA on Saturday, November 24 (kick-off 6.30pm): 15. Will Addison, 14. Andrew Conway, 13. Garry Ringrose, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 11. Darren Sweetnam, 10. Joey Carbery, 9. John Cooney, 1. Dave Kilcoyne, 2. Niall Scannell, 3. Finlay Bealham, 4. Tadhg Beirne, 5. Iain Henderson, 6. Rhys Ruddock (capt), 7. Jordi Murphy, 8. Jack Conan
Replacements: 16. Rob Herring, 17. Cian Healy, 18. John Ryan, 19. Quinn Roux, 20. Josh van der Flier, 21. Luke McGrath, 22. Ross Byrne, 23. Sam Arnold
