The Nenagh man will partner will partner Devin Toner in the second row for the Twickenham clash.
Ulster's Stuart Mc Closkey will make his debut for Ireland at inside centre.
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Jared Payne misses the game through injury.
Josh Van Der Flier is at openside while Mike Ross is in the front row
Keith Earls is over his recent injury and starts on the wing.
