Earls loses out as Kidney opts for youth out wide

Simon Zebo and Craig Gilroy will join Rob Kearney in an exciting back three when Ireland run out at the Millennium Stadium to face Wales in their first Six Nations clash on Saturday (1.30pm).

Injury to Tommy Bowe ensured competition for the wing spots with Zebo, Gilroy, Keith Earls, Fergus McFadden and Andrew Trimble all vying for a starting place.