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Published 16:03 31 Jan 2018 GMT
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The other big call is at openside and we expect Josh van der Flier to be given the No.7 jersey for Saturday's game. That leaves Schmidt with another tough call, with Dan Leavy and Jordi Murphy in contention as back-up to the back row.
Cian Healy is set to pip Jack McGrath to the starting loose-head role and pack down alongside Best and Tadhg Furlong.
Elsewhere on the bench, Sean Cronin, Luke McGrath and Joey Carbery of Leinster are all set to feature.
Replacements: Sean Cronin, Jack McGrath John Ryan, James Ryan/Ultan Dillane, Jordi Murphy, Luke McGrath, Joey Carbery, Andrew Conway. *Let us know who you think Joe Schmidt will go with over on our social media channelsIRELAND (Predicted XV)
Rob Kearney Keith Earls Robbie Henshaw Bundee Aki Jacob Stockdale Johnny Sexton Conor Murray Cian Healy Rory Best (captain) Tadhg Furlong Iain Henderson Devin Toner/James Ryan Peter O'Mahony Josh van der Flier CJ Stander
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