Buccaneers man to start in crucial match
Joe Schmidt has made four changes to his side to face hosts Japan at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday, and one of those changes mean that Athlone's Jack Carty will make only his second ever start in an Irish jersey.
The 27 year old gets the nod with Johnny Sexton rested as he continues to nurse a muscle injury.
Munster's Joey Carbery is named in the replacements.
Schmidt says that Jack Carty has all the skills needed to direct Ireland's game-plan:
Meanwhile, Rob Kearney, Keith Earls and Chris Farrell come in for Jordan Larmour, Andrew Conway and Bundee Aki.
Jack Conan was due to start but picked up an injury training this morning and is no longer available.
The Ireland starting team in full is: Rob Kearney, Keith Earls, Garry Ringrose, Chris Farrell, Jacob Stockdale, Jack Carty, Conor Murray.
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