Athlone's Robbie Henshaw is named on the bench.
Andy Farrell has made just one change to his starting XV for Ireland's match against South Africa at the World Cup on Saturday.
Jamison Gibson Park is back in the team to replace Conor Murray for the Springboks test.
Athlone's Robbie Henshaw continues his stint on the bench following Bundee Aki's impressive form at this year's tournament so far.
The Connacht star is set to earn his 50th international cap.
Jonathan Sexton captains the side.
Dan Sheehan take his place on the bench having missed the opening two matches through injury.
Our team to face the Springboks in Paris! 🟢#TeamOfUs
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) September 21, 2023
Kick off on Saturday from Stade de France is at 8:00pm Irish time.
The hosts continue their Pool A campaign this evening.
Marseille's Stade Velodrome hosts the meeting of France and Namibia from 8pm.
Four tries in a fifteen-minute spell after half-time saw Italy come from behind to beat Uruguay 38-17 in Pool A.
The Azzurri have maximum points from their first two games, and face the All Blacks on Friday-week.
A powerful second half gets @Federugby over the line#RWC2023 | #ITAvURU pic.twitter.com/gQfxGcsF9x
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) September 20, 2023
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