Ireland Make 5 Changes for Series Decider

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has made 5 changes to his line up for the third and final test against Australia at Allianz Stadium in Sydney. 

Jack McGrath and Sean Cronin will partner Tadhg Furlong in the front row, while James Ryan and Devin Toner pack down in the second row again.

The backrow has a new look with Jack Conan coming in at Number 8, CJ Stander switches to 6 while Peter O'Mahony moves to 7.

The half backs pairing of Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton are joined in midfield by Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw.

Jacob Stockdale comes back into the back three alongside Keith Earls and Rob Kearney.

The uncapped Ross Byrne is named in the replacements as is Tadhg Beirne, who made his debut last week. John Ryan and Niall Scannell are the front row reserves while Jordi Murphy is also named.

Kieran Marmion and Jordan Larmour complete the bench.

Ireland Team & Replacements (v Australia, Allianz Stadium, Sydney, Saturday, June 23)