
The first game of the NZ tour takes place tomorrow morning.
Bundee Aki will captain Ireland in the opening match of their summer tour of New Zealand tomorrow morning.
The Connacht centre will lead the side against the Maori All Blacks in Hamilton.
Five uncapped players are included by head coach Andy Farrell, including Ciaran Frawley at out-half.
Jimmy O'Brien starts at full-back, while Jeremy Loughman, Joe McCarthy and Cian Prendergast all have forward roles.
Introducing our first line up of the Tour! ✊
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Bundee Aki will captain Ireland against the Māori All Blacks at FMG Stadium Waikato on Wednesday night. #TeamOfUs | #MABvIRE