Carlow’s Ed Byrne has been named on the bench for Ireland’s Six Nations game against Italy this Saturday.
There are four uncapped players included in the squad with Will Connors and Hugo Keenan named in the starting 15 and Ed Byrne and Jamison Gibson-Park in line for their international debuts off the bench.
Captain, Johnny Sexton is joined in the half backs by Conor Murray with Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose paired in the midfield.
Jacob Stockdale is named at fullback with Andrew Conway and the uncapped Keenan, who has been capped at Ireland 7s level, on the wings.
In the front row Cian Healy edges closer to a century of caps as he makes his 99th appearance. He is joined by Rob Herring and Andrew Porter while James Ryan and Tadgh Beirne fill the second row berths.
In the back row Caelan Doris is named at blindside, Will Connors makes his debut at openside and CJ Stander is at No.8.
In the replacements you’ve Dave Heffernan, Finlay Bealham, Ultan Dillane, Peter O’Mahony, Ross Byrne and Robbie Henshaw.
