Updates from Ireland’s first game of the tournament as they take on Romania in Bordeaux
Head coach Andy Farrell has named a strong side for today, albeit it is not a fully-fledged first choice XV. Johnny Sexton plays for the first time since the Grand Slam decider on St Patrick’s weekend, injury and then suspension ruling the Ireland captain out until today. He leads out a strong backline with the likes of Garry Ringrose, Hugo Keenan and Jamison Gibson-Park all involved. The only surprise? No Mack Hansen. Keith Earls starts ahead of him, with Hansen not even in the 23.
Up front, Joe McCarthy has earned a start after his bruising performances in the warm-up games. Interestingly, Tadhg Beirne shifts to the backrow as Peter O’Mahony lines out at openside. Reigning World Player of the Year Josh van der Flier is on the bench. Rob Herring starts at hooker in place of the injured Dan Sheehan.
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