Andy Farrell his named his Ireland team to take on Italy in Sunday's Six Nations clash, making six changes to the side that lost to France two weeks ago.
The likes of Johnny Sexton, Robbie Henshaw, and James Lowe are all now available having recovered from their various injuries, meaning the Ireland head coach had his strongest squad yet to choose from in this tournament.
Lowe has been drafted straight into the starting XV on the wing, with Mack Hansen retaining his place in the side. Ulster's Michael Lowry is set to make his test debut at fullback.
Robbie Henshaw has also been recalled having started on the bench in Paris, partnering Garry Ringrose at centre. Johnny Sexton will come off the bench, with Joey Carbery and Jamison Gibson-Park starting at half-back.
In the pack, we will see a first test start for hooker Dan Sheehan in the place of the injured Ronan Kelleher, partnering Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Porter in the front row.
Ryain Baird and Tadhg Beirne will be in the second row, with Peter O'Mahony handed a first start of the tournament in the back row alongside Josh van der Flier and Caelan Doris.
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Introducing your Ireland Match Day Squad for Sunday's #GuinnessSixNations showdown against Italy at @avivastadium! 👊#TeamOfUs | #IREvITA— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) February 25, 2022
Here is the team in full.
Ireland team to face Italy in Six Nations
15. Michael Lowry
14. Mack Hansen
13. Garry Ringrose
12. Robbie Henshaw
11. James Lowe
10. Joey Carbery
9. Jamison Gibson-Park
1. Andrew Porter
2. Dan Sheehan
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Tadhg Beirne
5. Ryan Baird
6. Peter O'Mahony
7. Josh van der Flier
8. Caelan Doris
Ireland enter this game knowing that a large bonus point victory will be required if they are to keep their championship hopes alive, a result you would expect them to secure considering the form of both sides in recent weeks.
Italy shipped heavy defeats against France and England in their opening games, although some were impressed with aspects of their performance against the French.
In saying that, they have yet to win a Six Nations fixture in Dublin. Few would expect them to end that run on this occasion.
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