A pack that can move.
Jacob Stockdale at 15.
Stuart McCloskey at centre for what is just his fourth cap.
Andy Farrell has offered a different feel for his Ireland team to take on Georgia on Sunday (2pm).
Ireland are in line to finish as group runners up in their Autumn Nations Cup pool when they welcome the Georgians to Dublin this weekend. Georgia have yet to register a point in either game against England and Wales and it should tee the Irish up with a Finals clash against Scotland, assuming France put Italy away in their final game to top the group and take on England.
To that end, Farrell has named a lively team to start the game with Hugo Keenan, Chris Farrell and Keith Earls keeping their places amongst the backs that see a return for Stockdale, Murray and the inclusion of Stuart McCloskey.
Billy Burns will run the show from number 10.
📄 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🟢
Andy Farrell has named his Ireland Match Day 23 for Sunday's #GuinnessSeries game against Georgia at @AVIVAStadium, with the uncapped Shane Daly included 🙌#ShoulderToShoulder #IrishRugby #AutumnNationsCup #IREvGEO pic.twitter.com/2sYaBjgxKO
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) November 26, 2020
One player is in line for a debut and although there is some disappointing amongst fans not to see him included in the starting team, the prospect of Shane Daly getting a run out for his first Ireland senior international is appetising.
The Munster back has already bagged 7s experience with the Irish set-up and he has spoken before about how that has helped him make the transition from centre to wing as necessary.
A cheetah across the ground, Daly has a real nose for danger and his recoveries are something that have already endeared him to supporters at provincial level.
He also has bite and real steal and thinks nothing about dishing out some punishment when the opportunity presents itself.
Huge hit from Shane Daly on the Kiwi 15 #Wolfpuppies pic.twitter.com/xLUrOT63fm
— Pat McCarry (@patmccarry) June 11, 2016
On Sunday, all going well, he will make his full Ireland debut and, at 23, it could be the start of something really exciting.
𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 🤩 🟢
Congrats @shanedaly96, it'll be great to have you involved on Sunday! 👊#ShoulderToShoulder #GuinnessSeries #AutumnNationsCup #IREvGEO pic.twitter.com/QdiIJDZ02q
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) November 26, 2020
