Ireland A Captain Malcolm O'Kelly has been forced out of the team to play England Saxons in Ravenhill this Friday due to a recurrence of a knee injury.
Leo Cullen will move up to a starting side from the replacements, and has also been named as captain.
Cullen's place on the bench will be taken by David Gannon of Connacht.
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