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Andy Farrell names side for series decider against New Zealand

Andy Farrell names side for series decider against New Zealand

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made one change to the side which started the victorious second test against New Zealand.

Bundee Aki replaces the injured Garry Ringrose, with Aki set to play at inside centre and Robbie Henshaw moving to outside centre.

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Keith Earls captained the side for the midweek victory against the Maori All Blacks and is named on bench in the only other alteration to the match day 23.

Speaking beforehand, Farrell says this is a challenge that his side is ready to embrace.

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"They'll be hurting, we know that," he said.

"They bounce back unbelievably strong.

"We've played them enough times now to realize what's coming.

"But to have them in the last game before we break for another season, when we expect them to be fired up, couldn't be any better for us."

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