We are underway

Clermont Auvergne’s Matsushima is the only player in the squad not plying their trade in Japan

Dylan Riley makes his first start on the right wing after making his debut against Australia,
the country of his birth

Six of Ireland’s starting line-up also started against Japan in July – Ronan Kelleher, James
Ryan, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris, Jamison Gibson-Park and Hugo Keenan

Hugo Keenan starts his 14th consecutive test today

• Replacement Conor Murray could join them with his 90th cap for Ireland off the bench

• Prop Tadhg Furlong also brings up a milestone with his 50th cap in the green jersey

Both teams are out for the nation anthems

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton plays his 100th test for his country

Ireland ran out 39-31 winners when the sides met at this venue in July with tries from Chris
Farrell, Stuart McCloskey, Finlay Bealham, Josh van der Flier and Jacob Stockdale