TORONTO – After capping five new players in last week’s rugby win over the U.S., Ireland is introducing another new face in a relatively inexperienced lineup Saturday against Canada.
Centre James Downey, at the age of 32, will earn his first cap for the eighth-ranked Irish at Toronto’s BMO Field.
Downey is one of seven changes made by interim coach Les Kiss from the team that edged the U.S. 15-12 last weekend in steamy Houston.
Winger Andrew Trimble will win his 50th cap for Ireland but the entire starting 15 totals just 191 caps.
Ian Madigan, who kicked five of six penalties against the U.S., retains the No. 10 shirt while Paddy Jackson starts on the bench.
The touring Irish side is missing 11 top players, picked by the British Irish Lions for its current tour of Australia. Donnacha Ryan and Craig Gilroy were not picked for the North American tour so they could rest.
The Irish had to contend with a stomach virus that went through its camp this week.
Canada, ranked 13th in the world, also has health issues and is expected to wait until Friday to name its roster.
Matt Evans, Sean Duke and Jebb Sinclair are undergoing the IRB concussion protocols after an ill-tempered win over Tonga last Saturday that saw three Pacific Islanders suspended in the aftermath.
Canada is on a three-game winning streak, having defeated the U.S. Fiji and Tonga in Pacific Nations Cup play.
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Ireland
Felix Jones, Munster; Fergus McFadden, Leinster; Darren Cave, Ulster; James Downey, Munster; Andrew Trimble, Ulster; Ian Madigan, Leinster; Isaac Boss, Leinster; Tom Court, Ulster; Richardt Strauss, Leinster; Mike Ross, Leinster; Dan Tuohy, Ulster; Devin Toner, Leinster; Kevin McLaughlin; Leinster; Tommy O’Donnell; Munster; Peter O’Mahony (capt.), Munster.
Replacements:
Sean Cronin, Leinster; David Kilcoyne, Munster; Declan Fitzpatrick, Ulster; Mike McCarthy, Connacht; Chris Henry, Ulster; Paul Marshall, Ulster; Paddy Jackson, Ulster; Robbie Henshaw, Connacht.
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Ireland Ireland names young team for Canada rugby test at BMO Field
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