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Sexton and Earls return for Schmidt's final home game

Sexton and Earls return for Schmidt's final home game

The Irish team to face Wales this Saturday has been announced.

Sexton makes his seasonal debut and is joined by Murray.

Earls also makes his return for the final game before the Rugby World Cup kicks off later this month.

Saturday also marks Joe Schmidt's final home game in charge.

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It is a much-changed team from the one that secured a narrow victory over the Welsh side last week.

15. Rob Kearney

14. Jordan Larmour

13. Robbie Henshaw

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12. Bundee Aki

11. Keith Earls

10. Jonathan Sexton

9. Conor Murray

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1. Cian Healy

2. Rory Best CAPTAIN

3. Tadhg Furlong

4. James Ryan

5. Jean Kleyn

6. CJ Stander

7. Josh van der Flier

8. Jack Conan

Replacements

16. Sean Cronin

17. Dave Kilcoyne

18. Andrew Porter

19. Iain Henderson

20. Rhys Ruddock

21. Luke McGrath

22. Jack Carty

23. Garry Ringrose

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