Controversial Ireland rugby player Paddy Jackson included in team to face All Blacks

Ireland are confident they have what it takes to beat the All Blacks for a second time (Getty image)
Ireland are confident they have what it takes to beat the All Blacks for a second time (Getty image)

Ireland have named their strongest squad in search of their second straight win over the All Blacks with Sean O'Brien the only change to the team that made history in Chicago.

O'Brien slots in alongside CJ Stander and Jamie Heaslip in the back-row, a straight replacement for Jordi Murphy who suffered a knee injury in the Test against the All Blacks a fortnight ago, all-but ending his season.

Rory Best will captain the side in his 99th Test while potent halves duo Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton resume their partnership with Robbie Henshaw and New Zealand-born Jared Payne in the midfield.

On the bench, replacement pivot Paddy Jackson comes in for Joey Carbery after overcoming a number of off-field issues that saw him left behind in Ireland for the first Test.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 6am on Sunday morning (NZ time).

1. Jack McGrath 2. Rory Best (c) 3. Tadhg Furlong 4. Donnacha Ryan 5. Devin Toner 6. CJ Stander 7. Sean O'Brien 8. Jamie Heaslip (v/c)

9.  Conor Murray 10. Johnny Sexton 11. Simon Zebo 12. Robbie Henshaw 13. Jared Payne 14. Andrew Trimble 15. Rob Kearney

Reserves

16. Sean Cronin 17. Cian Healy 18. Finlay Bealham 19. Iain Henderson 20. Josh van der Flier  21. Kieran Marmion 22. Paddy Jackson 23. Garry Ringrose