Ireland squad named for match against Wales

Head Coach Andy Farrell has named the Ireland squad for Friday's clash against Wales at a sold out Aviva Stadium.

Jamison Gibson-Park will win his 50th test cap while uncapped Ulster scrum half Nathan Doak is in for his debut off the bench.

Among the replacements are Ulster's Tom Stewart and Munster's cebtre Tom Farrell, who are both set for their first Six Nations appearance.

Jamie Osborne, Robert Baloucoune and Jacob Stockdale start in the back three, with Garry Ringrose and Stuart McCloskey continue their midfield partnership. Out-half Jack Crowley starts alongside Gibson-Park in the half backs.

Tom O' Toole, Ronan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong are in front row, with James Ryan and Tadhg Beirne in the engine room. Jack Conan, Nick Timoney and captain Caelan Doris are in the back row.

Jeremy Loughman is unavailable due to a calf injury.

Ireland:

15. Jamie Osborne (Naas/Leinster)(13)
14. Robert Baloucoune (Enniskillen/Ulster)(6)
13. Garry Ringrose (UCD/Leinster)(72)
12. Stuart McCloskey (Bangor/Ulster)(26)
11. Jacob Stockdale (Lurgan/Ulster)(41)
10. Jack Crowley (Cork Constitution/Munster)(33)
9. Jamison Gibson-Park (Leinster)(49)

1. Tom O’Toole (Ballynahinch/Ulster)(19)
2. Rónan Kelleher (Lansdowne/Leinster)(46)
3. Tadhg Furlong (Clontarf/Leinster)(84)
4. James Ryan (UCD/Leinster)(79)
5. Tadhg Beirne (Lansdowne/Munster)(68)
6. Jack Conan (Old Belvedere/Leinster)(57)
7. Nick Timoney (Queen’s University/Ulster)(9)
8. Caelan Doris (St. Mary’s College/Leinster)(captain)(58)

Replacements:

16. Tom Stewart (Ballynahinch/Ulster)(4)
17. Michael Milne (Nenagh Ormond/Munster)(3)
18. Thomas Clarkson (Blackrock College/Leinster)(12)
19. Joe McCarthy (Dublin University/Leinster)(22)
20. Josh van der Flier (UCD/Leinster)(77)
21. Nathan Doak (Banbridge/Ulster)*
22. Tom Farrell (Lansdowne/Munster)(2)
23. Ciaran Frawley (UCD/Leinster)(10)

* denotes uncapped