Ireland dealt late injury blow as Tommy O'Brien named in starting line-up for Triple Crown showdown with Scotland

"O'Brien impressed off the bench in the record win over England at Twickenham, and while he was left out in favour of Stockdale for last week's victory over Wales, the Leinster winger returns to the team to start his first Test on the left wing at the Aviva Stadium."

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made tactical adjustments to the team for Saturday's Triple Crown decider against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium. Tommy O'Brien earns a starting position at left wing, replacing Jacob Stockdale after impressing in a substitute role during Ireland's record victory over England at Twickenham. O'Brien had been benched for the previous week's win over Wales but returns to the lineup for his first Test start. Additionally, James Ryan has been ruled out of the match, prompting three changes to the Irish pack as Farrell prepares for the crucial Six Nations encounter.

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