Ireland's rugby elite ready for showdown against New Zealand

Ronan Kelleher has received the green light to take the field against New Zealand in the autumn opener in Dublin. However, there is bad news for Ireland as prop Tadhg Furlong is sidelined due to an injury. Coach Andy Farrell presented his team as highly motivated and strategically balanced after the training camp in Portugal. Finlay Bealham will replace Furlong as the tighthead prop, while Tom O'Toole stands ready as a substitute. The front row is completed by the experienced loosehead prop Andrew Porter. Kelleher's recovery from an ankle injury is welcome news for Farrell, who must do without Dan Sheehan. In the second row, Joe McCarthy and James Ryan will play, flanked by Tadhg Beirne and Josh van der Flier. Captain Caelan Doris completes the formation at number eight. The return of players like Jamison Gibson-Park, Bundee Aki, and Garry Ringrose promises exciting plays, especially as they all participated in the narrow victory over South Africa in July. Coach Farrell praised the seriousness and dedication of the players during training and commended the excellent work of the medical team. The upcoming game cycle at the Aviva Stadium promises thrilling encounters, with a special focus on the high-profile clash with New Zealand.