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22nd February 2018
08:19am GMT

The other changes are injury [or lack of full fitness] enforced. Furlong's hamstring and Henderson's quad injuries do not appear to have improved sufficiently against a Wales team that are likely to bring a serious tempo to this weekend's Six Nations clash.
While Furlong's replacement by Leinster tighthead was flagged on Wednesday, reports in various outlets, this morning, have cast real doubts over Henderson's participation.
Should he miss out, Devin Toner will start alongside Leinster teammate Ryan and Quinn Roux of Connacht will be drafted onto the bench.
Replacements: Niall Scannell, Jack McGrath, John Ryan, Quinn Roux, Jack Conan, Kieran Marmion, Joey Carbery, Fergus McFadden.IRELAND (Predicted XV for Wales)
Rob Kearney Keith Earls Chris Farrell Bundee Aki Jacob Stockdale Johnny Sexton Conor Murray Cian Healy Rory Best (captain) Andrew Porter Devin Toner James Ryan Peter O'Mahony Dan Leavy CJ Stander
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