The road to Japan.

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt has named his side for this weekend’s Rugby World Cup warm-up clash with Wales at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

Following last Saturday’s disappointing defeat to England in Twickenham, the Ireland boss has made a number of changes to his starting line-up, with Jack Carty, set to make his first start having been named at ten.

Peter O’Mahony captains the side from openside while Jack Conan comes in at eight. James Ryan also starts, as does Dave Kilcoyne and Tadhg Beirne.

Ireland team vs Wales

1. Dave Kilcoyne
2. Niall Scannell
3. John Ryan
4. Iain Henderson
5. James Ryan
6. Tadhg Beirne
7. Peter O’Mahony (c)
8. Jack Conan

9. Kieran Marmion
10. Jack Carty
11. Jacob Stockdale
12. Bundee Aki
13. Chris Farrell
14. Andrew Conway
15. Will Addison

Replacements:
16. Rory Best
17. Andrew Porter
18. Tadhg Furlong
19. Devin Toner
20. Jordi Murphy
21. Luke McGrath
22. Dave Kearney