Bundee Aki set to be the only change to Ireland side for third Test

SOLE CHANGE: Richie Mo'unga of New Zealand is tackled by Bundee Aki of Ireland during the Steinlager Series match between the New Zealand and Ireland at the Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Bundee Aki’s promotion from replacement to starting centre looked likely to be the only change to Ireland’s line-up for Saturday’s series-deciding third Test against New Zealand as Andy Farrell prepared to reveal his selection overnight.

The Ireland boss was going to wait until after Thursday’s training session at Jerry Collins Park in the Wellington suburb of Porirua to finalise his matchday 23 to face the All Blacks with the make-up of his bench the only positions to be decided.