Ireland's Joe Schmidt has gone for the tried and tested, naming just one change from the starting fifteen that beat the All Blacks in Chicago, for Saturday's rematch in Dublin.
That change sees Sean O'Brien start in place of long-term absentee Jordi Murphy, while Josh van der Flier is once again on the replacement bench. O'Brien has returned from injury over the past few weeks, first with Leinster and then with Ireland against Canada last week and Schmidt feels he's ready to take on the challenge of the All Blacks.
The only other changes see Paddy Jackson replace Joey Carbery on the bench, while Iain Henderson gets the nod ahead of Ultan Dillane who was man of the match against Canada.
Ireland team to face New Zealand
Rob Kearney, Andrew Trimble, Jared Payne, Robbie Henshaw, Simon Zebo, Johnny Sexton, Conor Murray; Jack McGrath, Rory Best (c), Tadhg Furlong, Donnacha Ryan, Devin Toner, Stander, Sean O'Brien, Jamie Heaslip.
Replacements: Sean Cronin, Cian Healy, Finlay Bealham, Iain Henderson, Josh van der Flier, Kieran Marmion, Paddy Jackson, Garry Ringrose.
One change for Ireland for New Zealand battle part II
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