Four Munster players picked for the game against Japan

CONNACHT must be regretting the loss of centre Tom Farrell. Munster slipped in when he became available and he will now been handed his first Ireland cap when he runs out against Japan this Saturday.
Andy Farrelll has made eight changes for the game with the home side likely to run up a sizeable winning margin.
The Ireland coach went back to his school days when he compared the centre’s burst of fame to the comic Roy of the Rovers: “Tom has worked really hard to earn the right to represent his country and I know how proud he is to be involved this weekend after knocking on the selection door for the last few seasons.”
The starting fifteen inicludes four players, Tom Farreii, Jack Crowley, Craig Casey and Tadgh Beirne.
Ireland: Jamie Osborne; Tommy O’Brien, Tom Farrell, Robbie Henshaw, Jacob Stockdale; Jack Crowley, Craig Casey; Andrew Porter, Rónan Kelleher, Thomas Clarkson; James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne; Ryan Baird, Nick Timoney, Caelan Doris.
Replacements: Gus McCarthy, Paddy McCarthy, Finlay Bealham, Cian Prendergast, Jack Conan, Caolin Blade, Sam Prendergast, Jimmy O’Brien.

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