Two Irish sides take to the pitch on Saturday; Andy Farrell’s senior outfit takes on Japan before a second-string side play Spain.
Plenty of interesting selection calls have been made, while a number of high-profile players - Caelan Doris included - return to starting roles.
What are the storylines and performances to watch? Who needs a big display to keep their spot, and who might force their way into first choice reckoning?
John O’Sullivan joins Nathan Johns to discuss.
Produced by John Casey.
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