JAMIE HEASLIP returns to the Ireland starting XV for Saturday's crunch RBS Six Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff.
Number 8 Heaslip replaces Jordi Murphy, who is included on the replacements bench for the critical contest against Warren Gatland's side.
Heaslip missed Ireland's win over England through injury, but is available for selection as Joe Schmidt's side seek to claim an 11th Test victory in a row.
Captain Paul O'Connell will win his 100th cap for Ireland and is partnered again in the second row by Leinster's Devin Toner.
Ireland: R Kearney; T Bowe, J Payne, R Henshaw, S Zebo; J Sexton, C Murray; J McGrath, R Best, M Ross, D Toner, P O'Connell, P O'Mahony, S O'Brien, J Heaslip.
Replacements: S Cronin, C Healy, M Moore, I Henderson, J Murphy, E Reddan, I Madigan, F Jones.
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