Jean Kleyn handed Ireland debut against Italy

Munster lock Jean Kleyn has been handed a Test debut for Ireland and a chance to stake his claim for a World Cup squad berth as Joe Schmidt’s side play the first of four warm-up matches against Italy in Dublin on Saturday.

Defence coach Andy Farrell on Thursday announced the first team of Ireland’s Guinness Summer Series pre-season campaign in the continuing absence of head coach Schmidt due to a family bereavement.