Best handed Ireland recall

Ireland have made two changes to the starting XV which helped clinch the Triple Crown by beating England in March for Saturday’s first Test against New Zealand at Waikato Stadium.

Ireland have made two changes to the starting XV which helped clinch the Triple Crown by beating England in March for Saturday’s first Test against New Zealand at Waikato Stadium.

Ulster flanker Neil Best comes in for his third cap to replace the injured Simon Easterby while Donncha O’Callaghan takes over from Malcolm O’Kelly (groin) in the second row.

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