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Sean O'Brien to line out for Ireland against New Zealand

Ireland's Sean O'Brien (left) and France's Yoann Maestri during the Rugby World Cup match at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on Sunday October 11, 2015 
Ireland's Sean O'Brien (left) and France's Yoann Maestri during the Rugby World Cup match at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on Sunday October 11, 2015  Ireland's Sean O'Brien (left) and France's Yoann Maestri during the Rugby World Cup match at Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on Sunday October 11, 2015 

SEAN O'Brien comes into the Ireland team for Saturday's clash with New Zealand, taking the place of the injured Jordi Murphy in the only change from the side that claimed a famous win in Chicago earlier this month.



The Leinster flanker replaces his clubmate, who suffered a long-term injury during the first half of the 40-29 win for Ireland at Soldier Field two weeks ago, Ireland's first win over the All Blacks in 111 years.



Otherwise, Joe Schmidt has unsurprisingly elected to go with the same starting side.



Ulster duo Iain Henderson and Paddy Jackson are named among the replacements, with Henderson's return from a shoulder injury forcing Ultan Dillane out of the match day 23.



Ireland: Rob Kearney; Andrew Trimble, Jared Payne, Robbie Henshaw, Simon Zebo; Johnny Sexton; Jack McGrath, Rory Best, Tadhg Furlong; Donncha Ryan, Devin Toner; CJ Stander, Sean O'Brien, Jamie Heaslip



Replacements: Sean Cronin, Cian Healy, Finlay Bealham, Iain Henderson, Josh van der Flier, Kieran Marmion, Paddy Jackson, Garry Ringrose