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Published 12:37 25 May 2018 BST
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Cian Healy also returns in place of Jack McGrath, while Rob Kearney gets the nod ahead of Joey Carbery.
The surprising of the day is that Rhys Ruddock retains his spot in the back row. Scott Fardy was expected to get the start but he will instead take his place on the bench.
Isa Nascewa will captain the side on his 184th appearance for the province.
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15. Rob Kearney
14. Jordan Larmour
13. Garry Ringrose
12. Isa Nacewa
11. James Lowe
10. Johnny Sexton
9. Luke McGrath
1. Cian Healy
2. Seán Cronin
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Devin Toner
5. James Ryan
6. Rhys Ruddock
7. Dan Leavy
8. Jack Conan
16. James Tracy
17. Jack McGrath
18. Andrew Porter
19. Scott Fardy
20. Jordi Murphy
21. Nick McCarthy
22. Joey Carbery
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