The former Buccaneers tighthead will win his 43rd cap.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is backing Finlay Bealham to deliver against New Zealand tonight.
With Tadhg Furlong sidelined with a hamstring strain, the former Buccaneers tighthead will win his 43rd cap from the start against the All-Blacks.
Farrell says he has every faith in Bealham's abilities:
Kick off at a sold out Aviva Stadium is at 8:10pm.