Bundee Aki will make his Six Nations debut for Ireland in their clash against France in Paris on Saturday.

The New Zealand-born centre won two caps for Ireland last year and will form a centre partnership with Robbie Henshaw.

Rookies James Ryan (lock) and Jacob Stockdale (wing) will also be making their tournament debuts.

The team is captained by centurion Rory Best and features 11 British & Irish Lions in the 23.

Ireland: 15 Rob Kearney, 14 Keith Earls, 13 Robbie Henshaw, 12 Bundee Aki, 11 Jacob Stockdale, 10 Johnny Sexton, 9 Conor Murray, 8 CJ Stander, 7 Josh van der Flier, 6 Peter O’Mahony, 5 James Ryan, 4 Ian Henderson, 3 Tadhg Furlong, 2 Rory Best, 1 Cian Healy
Subs: 16 Sean Cronin, 17 Jack McGrath, 18 John Ryan, 19 Devin Toner, 20 Dan Leavy, 21 Luke McGrath, 22 Joe Carbery, 23 Fergus McFadden.

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