Overview
- Jack Crowley starts at fly-half alongside Jamison Gibson-Park for Saturday’s fixture at Soldier Field.
- Dan Sheehan leads the side from hooker, with Caelan Doris listed among the replacements after a shoulder layoff and Jack Conan starting at No 8.
- Uncapped prop Paddy McCarthy is in line for his first Test appearance from the bench.
- Injury absences for Hugo Keenan and Mack Hansen prompt Jamie Osborne to start at full-back and Tommy O’Brien on the wing, while Stuart McCloskey partners Garry Ringrose in midfield.
- Ireland named a settled matchday 23 following a full training week in Chicago.