Hugo Keenan is among a trio of experienced backs who have been recalled to Ireland's starting lineup for Friday night's blockbuster Test against New Zealand.
Hugo Keenan is among a trio of experienced backs who have been recalled to Ireland’s starting lineup for Friday night’s blockbuster Test against New Zealand.
All three were key members of Ireland’s World Cup team last year whose dreams of winning the trophy were dashed by the All Blacks in a quarter-final thriller. Hansen comes back after missing the Six Nations — which saw Ireland retain their title though miss out on repeat Grand Slams — through injury. Another Connacht man, Finaly Bealham, also starts, the Australia-born prop coming in for the injured Tadhg Furlong.
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