Ireland faced the weakest of this autumn’s opposition hoping to end their four-Test losing streak by toppling Samoa at Aviva Stadium.

Samoa have included nine European-based players in their starting line-up for Saturday’s clash with Ireland.

TASESA LAVEA’S switch from the Blues to the Chiefs was the surprise move as the five New Zealand Super 14 franchises were announced.

Junior All Blacks Joe Rokocoko, Ben Atiga and Saimone Taumoepeau will start for Auckland against the British and Irish Lions today.