Watch: Andy Farrell insists Munster's Tom Farrell 'thoroughly deserves' Ireland debut

IRELAND'S CALL-UP: Munster's Tom Farrell during the Investec Champions Cup match at Thomond Park.

Andy Farrell spoke of his delight at handing Munster’s Tom Farrell his Ireland debut against Japan this Saturday, six years after the centre left national camp empty-handed.

Tom Farrell will partner former Ireland Under-19 team-mate Robbie Henshaw in midfield at Aviva Stadium for a first Test appearance at the age of 32 in a team featuring eight changes from last Saturday’s defeat to New Zealand in Chicago.