Ireland v New Zealand: Tadhg Furlong ruled out as Andy Farrell is set to name strong side

Finlay Bealham set to come into team, with Mack Hansen and Hugo Keenan back from international absences

over South Africa in the Second Test at King’s Park last July, save for the return of some established frontline backs who were missing that day, when announcing his side to playThe 31-year-old tighthead, capped 78 times for Ireland and an ever-present starter in the last two Lions Test series, had looked sharp and hungry for Leinster this season.

Mack Hansen, sidelined since New Year’s Day for the remainder of last season with a shoulder injury, hasn’t been turning up trees since his return for Connacht in this campaign. But like so many in this match-day squad Hansen can be inspired by a return to the Irish set-up and, harsh though it is on Calvin Nash, Hansen more readily fits the profile of a roving, playmaking winger in Farrell’s phased attack.

Kelleher started the second Test but, admittedly, he has only played 11 minutes this season, while his likely backup again, Rob Herring, has yet to play a minute for Ulster this season.

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