The tourists have two more matches to impress ahead of the series opener on July 19th.

The swaggering Northampton back row is the squad’s youngest player.

Leinster hooker Sheehan will lead a Lions starting 15 packed with eight with Ireland internationals, including Tadhg Furlong. 

Scotland centre Huw Jones has recovered from an Achilles issue.

News of the appointments had been leaked to the media earlier in the week

The Englishman will lead next year’s Lions tour Down Under.

It is the first of four games this November, which will also see Ireland take on Argentina, Fiji and Australia.

Ireland return to the Aviva Stadium for the first time since the Rugby World Cup.

The 25-year-old made his international debut in the first match of the Andy Farrell era.

Ireland’s bonus-point success was their largest winning margin away to France.

Centre Garry Ringrose misses out due to a shoulder issue.

The Ireland coach will lead the Lions down under in 2025.

The world’s top-ranked nation are seeking to reach the last four of the tournament for the first time.

Andy Farrell’s men have topped the Test world rankings since upsetting New Zealand last summer.

Peter O’Mahony will become only the 10th Irishman to earn 100 caps on Saturday.

The 35-year-old suffered a calf problem on August 26 in his country’s final warm-up match.