Ireland takes on New Zealand in their highly anticipated Autumn Nations Series rematch, set to kick off at 20:10 GMT at Soldier Field in Chicago. In a lineup that looks to capitalize on the momentum from last year's historic win over the All Blacks, Ireland will be led by Dan Sheehan at hooker, with captain Rory Best's former Ulster team-mate Stuart McCloskey set to start alongside Garry Ringrose in midfield.
The back three is expected to feature Jamie Osborne and Tommy O'Brien, who are poised to make their Test debuts against the All Blacks. Meanwhile, Jack Crowley has been named at fly-half, a move that's both unsurprising and significant given his strong start to the season for Munster. Crowley had previously lost his place in the 10 jersey to Sam Prendergast but has since regained it.
Andy Farrell has opted not to risk Caelan Doris from the start, citing a desire to avoid putting too much pressure on the returnee from shoulder surgery. The decision allows Doris time to regain fitness and confidence before facing off against New Zealand. On the bench, Paddy McCarthy is poised for his Test debut after being named by Farrell.
Injuries have forced changes to Ireland's back three, with James Ryan and Josh van der Flier set to start at lock and flanker respectively alongside Tadhg Beirne and Dan Sheehan in the front row. The Irish pack looks formidable, having been part of the British and Irish Lions' series victory in Australia over the summer.
For New Zealand, the All Blacks are looking to rediscover their spark this autumn after a disappointing 2022 tour of Europe. With Barrett & Clarke set to return from injury, the team is expected to be highly competitive against Ireland.
The back three is expected to feature Jamie Osborne and Tommy O'Brien, who are poised to make their Test debuts against the All Blacks. Meanwhile, Jack Crowley has been named at fly-half, a move that's both unsurprising and significant given his strong start to the season for Munster. Crowley had previously lost his place in the 10 jersey to Sam Prendergast but has since regained it.
Andy Farrell has opted not to risk Caelan Doris from the start, citing a desire to avoid putting too much pressure on the returnee from shoulder surgery. The decision allows Doris time to regain fitness and confidence before facing off against New Zealand. On the bench, Paddy McCarthy is poised for his Test debut after being named by Farrell.
Injuries have forced changes to Ireland's back three, with James Ryan and Josh van der Flier set to start at lock and flanker respectively alongside Tadhg Beirne and Dan Sheehan in the front row. The Irish pack looks formidable, having been part of the British and Irish Lions' series victory in Australia over the summer.
For New Zealand, the All Blacks are looking to rediscover their spark this autumn after a disappointing 2022 tour of Europe. With Barrett & Clarke set to return from injury, the team is expected to be highly competitive against Ireland.
like last year was historic and all but now ireland's got some new faces and they're gonna take on the all blacks 
... and im thinking back to when rory best played for ulster, he was so legend! 
stuart mccloskey is gonna start in midfield tho, not sure if its gonna work out. 
james ryan & josh van der flier are starting at lock & flanker tho, that looks pretty solid... the all blacks have been struggling since europe 2022 tho, so maybe ireland's got a good chance this time? 
The Irish pack looks like it's gonna be unstoppable with Ryan and Josh van der Flier in the mix. And Jack Crowley at fly-half? That's a game-changer, you know? He was on fire at Munster and I've got no doubt he'll bring that same energy to the pitch.
! it's gonna be insane seeing dan sheehan and jack crowley lead the irish pack on the field... i'm hyped for jamie osborne and tommy o'brien making their debut too 
. but what's up with the injuries affecting the back three? james ryan and josh van der flier are gonna be huge, gotta keep them healthy! 
anyway, it's gonna be a tough one against new zealand... i'm keeping my fingers crossed for the irish squad 
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is gonna bring some serious 
! but i gotta say, caelan doris is missing out on the start 
hopefully he gets some game time soon 
. new zealand's looking fierce 
can't wait for this match 
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The only thing that's bugging me is Andy Farrell's decision not to start Caelan Doris right away - I get it, don't wanna rush him back, but come on, let the guy show us what he's got! 
. and dan sheehan at hooker is a great move, he's been killing it in Munster lately. on the other hand, I'm a bit disappointed that caelan doris isn't starting, hope he gets back to fitness soon 
They're gonna take on New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago and bring their A-game (or should I say, A-hook?). Dan Sheehan's hooking it all together for Ireland, and with McCloskey starting alongside Garry Ringrose, they're looking like the dynamic duo of rugby. Meanwhile, Jamie Osborne is ready to make his debut as a back three player – fingers crossed he doesn't get 'hooked' on the job too quickly! 
Jack Crowley is looking solid at fly-half, I'm loving his game so far! 
The Irish pack looks super strong, I'm predicting a close match! 
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. Dan Sheehan at hooker is a great move, and Jack Crowley's getting another chance to shine 
️. But I also feel bad for Caelan Doris being left out of the starting lineup after his shoulder surgery 
hope he recovers well in time for the next match.
. But I love how Andy Farrell has decided to let Doris regain his fitness before throwing him into the fray 
, can't wait to see it all go down!
i feel like ireland's pack is gonna give new zealand a run for their money 
still gotta love the youth movement with jamie osborne and tommy o'brien making their test debuts 
. While it's understandable that he'd want to avoid putting too much pressure on the player after his shoulder surgery, I think this move might actually be a clever ploy to get Doris back up to speed without making him feel like he's under a microscope 
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It's going to be all about Ireland vs New Zealand, and I'm hyped for the game