Five uncapped players in Farrell's squad for New Zealand

Robert Baloucoune, Andrew Conway, Chris Farrell and Ronan Kelleher have been ruled out of the tour through injury as the head coach has gone for a blend of experience and new talent.

Ireland will play three Test matches against New Zealand in Auckland, Dunedin and Wellington

Johnny Sexton will captain a 40-man Ireland squad containing five uncapped players on their summer tour to New Zealand but Andy Farrell will have to plan without a quartet of injured internationals.

Head coach Farrell revealed his hand on Tuesday for Ireland’s first Test series in New Zealand since 2012 and will take a mix of experienced veterans and untested young World Cup hopefuls for a five-game tour which kicks off in Hamilton on Wednesday, June 29 when an Ireland XV will face the Maori All Blacks.