Tom Stewart leads Ireland XV side as Munster's Dan Kelly starts

New Munster signing Dan Kelly, a former Ireland U20, starts at inside centre in his first involvement with the national set-up following a summer move from Leicester Tigers.

Dan Kelly of Munster after the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Connacht. Pic: Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Hooker Tom Stewart will lead an Ireland XV team featuring 10 Test-capped Irish internationals in the starting line-up for Saturday’s match against Spain in Leganes.

Head coach Cullie Tucker will build on the international experience gained on Ireland’s summer tour matches against Georgia and Portugal as players get the chance to lay down a marker for future Test selection.