Tadhg Furlong Out, Doris Leads Ireland vs NZ

Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of Ireland's opening Autumn Nations Series game against New Zealand due to an injury sustained in training. Andy Farrell has named Connacht's Finlay Bealham to take over Furlong's position at tighthead prop, with Tom O'Toole on the bench. This change is the only alteration to the pack that defeated South Africa in July, despite the absence of first-choice hooker Dan Sheehan, replaced by Ronan Kelleher who has recovered from an ankle injury. The Irish backline sees the return of Jamison Gibson-Park, Mack Hansen, Hugo Keenan, and Bundee Aki. Meanwhile, the All Blacks are making adjustments as well, with Codie Taylor and Beauden Barrett out due to concussions. Ireland's captain for the series is Caelan Doris, while Peter O'Mahony is included on the bench.