Australia ring the changes for clash with Ireland

Australia have made sweeping changes to their team for Saturday's test against Ireland in Dublin, reverting to a first-choice line-up after losing away in Italy last Saturday.

Only four of the starters from the 28-27 defeat in Florence - the first time Italy had beaten the Wallabies - remain in the side named by coach Dave Rennie for Saturday’s clash at the Aviva Stadium.

And Rennie has also included a packed replacements bench which includes the likes of Taniela Tupou and Will Skelton.

Mark Nawaqanitawase, who debuted last week, keeps his place on the wing while the centre pairing of Hunter Paisami and Len Ikitau also remain.

Allan Alaalatoa plays again in the front row after captaining Australia for the first time last week but James Slipper returns to captain the team in what will be his 126th test.

Andrew Kellaway moves back to fullback after playing on the wing in the opening two games of Australia’s European tour where they beat Scotland 16-15 but then lost 30-29 to France.

And the Wallabies also feature former Munster player Jed Holloway, who forms a strong back row with Michael Hooper and Rob Valetini.

"We were all bitterly disappointed after last weekend’s performance (against Italy). We’re better than that and we need a response against Ireland on their home deck," said Wallabies coach Dave Rennie as he named the team on Thursday.

"We’ve had a great week of preparation and welcome back a wealth of experience to the team this weekend. We’re excited by the challenge to play the number one side in the world."

Australia: Andrew Kellaway; Mark Nawaqanitawase, Len Ikitau, Hunter Paisami, Tom Wright; Bernard Foley, Nic White; James Slipper (capt), Dave Porecki, Allan Ala'alatoa; Nick Frost, Cadeyrn Neville; Jed Holloway,