Robbie Henshaw Named To Start For Japan Clash

This is the second Autumn International game for Ireland.

Athlone's Robbie Henshaw is among several changes for Ireland for their match up with Japan on Saturday. 

He comes in as inside centre for Ireland's second November international. 

Munster scrum-half Craig Casey starts after making an appearance from the bench against New Zealand. 

There's a first start for his Munster teammate Tom Farrell in the midfield.

Stuart McCloskey has not been named in the squad after picking up an injury in last week's loss. 

Tadhg Beirne has also been included in the starters, after the red card he received in last weekend's meeting with New Zealand was rescinded. 

He'll be joined in the second row by James Ryan.

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