Jack Crowley will start at out-half for Ireland's Autumn Nations Series opener against New Zealand in Chicago.
Dan Sheehan will captain Ireland for the second time at Soldier Field.
In the pack, Andy Farrell has named Jamie Osborne, Tommy O'Brien and James Lowe in the Ireland back three, with Stuart McCloskey partnering Garry Ringrose in midfield.
Whereas. Jack Crowley is selected to start at out-half, partnering Jamison Gibson-Park in the half-backs.
Andrew Porter, captain Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong are in the front row. Whereas, James Ryan and Tadhg Beirne in the engine room, and a back row of Ryan Baird at blindside flanker. Indeed, Josh van der Flier at openside and Jack Conan at number eight completing Ireland's starting XV.
"It is a real privilege to be back here in Chicago ahead of a huge game against New Zealand” explained Ireland head coach Farrell.
“We've been received brilliantly by the local community and there are going to be thousands of Irish supporters cheering us on which is something that will inspire the team”.
“The clashes with New Zealand over the years have been fantastic occasions and we’re expecting more of the same on Saturday”.
Histroic nature of the game
"The historic nature of this game is something we are embracing and there's great excitement in the squad, not least for Paddy McCarthy who is set to make his international debut this weekend”.
“Paddy has made a great start to the season and his selection is testament to his impressive form”.
“We wish him well and will all do our utmost to make it a special weekend for him and his family."
Ireland: 15. Jamie Osborne, 14. Tommy O'Brien, 13. Garry Ringrose, 12. Stuart McCloskey, 11. James Lowe, 10. Jack Crowley, 9. Jamison Gibson, 1. Andrew Porter, 2. Dan Sheehan (c), 3. Tadhg Furlong, 4. James Ryan, 5. Tadhg Beirne, 6. Ryan Baird, 7. Josh van der Flier, 8. Jack Conan
Replacements: 16. Ronan Kelleher, 17. Paddy McCarthy, 18. Finlay Bealham, 19. Iain Henderson, 20. Caelan Doris, 21. Craig Casey, 22. Sam Prendergast, 23. Bundee Aki.
Our first line up of the Autumn! 😤 pic.twitter.com/lbB8A07Uh7
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Ireland v New Zealand
Soldier Field, Chicago
Saturday November 1st, Kick-off: 3.10pm local time/8.10pm Irish time
