As expected, Andy Farrell has rung the changes for Ireland's final game of the season against USA on Saturday evening, with eight uncapped players in line for their international debuts. Four Ulster men will make their first starts together, as Tom O’Toole, Nick Timoney, James Hume and Robert Baloucoune are handed a chance to impress. Baird will have a familiar face alongside him in the second-row, as James Ryan again skippers the team. James Hume (Ulster/Banbridge) uncapped12. James Ryan (Leinster/UCD) 36 caps captain6.

Source: Irish Independent July 08, 2021 12:22 UTC