Scott Bemand names his side for New Zealand clash

Stacey Flood comes into the backline at full back. 

TEAM NAMED: Ireland Head Coach Scott Bemand names his starting XV for New Zealand opener. Picture: ©INPHO/Billy Stickland

Ireland Head Coach Scott Bemand has named his side to take on New Zealand in their opening fixture of the WXV1 at BC Place in Vancouver (7pm local time/3am Irish time).

Edel McMahon will captain the side from the back row as Bemand aims to keep continuity with his selection from their six-try win over Australia in Belfast last month.