Jack Crowley has beaten Sam Prendergast to the Ireland No 10 jersey and captain Caelan Doris returns to the bench after a six-month injury lay-off for the mouthwatering clash against New Zealand in Chicago.
The two teams have developed a fascinating rivalry over the past few years, from Ireland’s historic series victory on New Zealand soil in the summer of 2022 to the All Blacks breaking Irish hearts in a classic Rugby World Cup quarter-final in 2023.
