Corrigan to lead Ireland in Tonga match

Reggie Corrigan, winning his 22nd cap, will captain Ireland for the first time in their second Tour match, against Tonga in Nuku’alofa on Saturday next. Kick off is at 3.30am Irish time.

The team shows 11 changes from that which started the Test against Australia in Perth last Saturday, backs Girvan Dempsey and John Kelly and front row forwards, Shane Byrne and Corrigan being the only survivors.