Fit‑again Rob Kearney has been restored at fullback and Jared Payne in the centers by Ireland for the test against New Zealand at Soldier Field on Saturday.
Kearney hurt his hamstring and missed the tour of South Africa in June. Then he hurt knee ligaments in September.
Payne starred at fullback in South Africa, where Ireland beat the Springboks for the first time, but he has been reunited with Robbie Henshaw against the All Blacks.
The All Blacks will take on Ireland at 9am Sunday.
In other test matches, Japan will take on Argentina at 5.40pm tomorrow, Wales against the Wallabies at 3.30am Sunday while the Barbarians will face the Springboks at 4am Sunday.
Source: Samoa Observer
