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Published 14:04 12 Nov 2017 GMT
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Aside from that, it's all change. Jack McGrath was a surprise omission from the Ireland squad, for South Africa, but how good would it be to welcome a Lion back into the pack? We're giving Furlong next weekend off and Munster's John Ryan gets the start.
Ultan Dillane [23rd man on Saturday] and Leinster's James Ryan would be our second row pairing, and an exciting, physical one at that. In the back row, Rhys Ruddock deserves a start, as does Jack Conan. If Tommy O'Donnell's shoulder is deemed in decent enough nick, he gets the No.7 jersey. If not, well it's lucky that we have Dan Leavy to call on. Sean O'Brien is an option too as he could do with another run-out before the Argentina game.
Half backs are Kieran Marmion and Ian Keatley, although many will be calling for Joey Carbery to get another run at No.10. It is worth noting, though, that Carbery did not shoot the lights out in the role against the USA, in the summer, and has not had much game-time there for Leinster this season.
Darren Sweetnam is on the right wing, with Stockdale and Carbery completing the back three.
In midfield, Stuart McCloskey surely must start as he has been in good form for Ulster and is worth another look during the Schmidt reign. We are resting Henshaw up to give 6-foot-5 Chris Farrell an Ireland debut at outside centre.
Just in case Fiji, who lost 19-10 to Italy on Saturday, prove tricky, the bench is stacked with quality options.
Replacements: James Tracy, Dave Kilcoyne, Andrew Porter, Kieran Treadwell, Dan Leavy/Sean O'Brien, Luke McGrath, Johnny Sexton, Andrew Conway. *Let us know who you would go with against Fiji on our social media channelsIRELAND
Joey Carbery Darren Sweetnam Chris Farrell Stuart McCloskey Jacob Stockdale Ian Keatley Kieran Marmion Jack McGrath Rory Best (captain) John Ryan Ultan Dillane James Ryan Rhys Ruddock (captain) Tommy O'Donnell/Dan Leavy Jack Conan
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