Jared Payne will have to wait a little bit longer to his make his Lions debut.
The Kiwi-born player has been ruled out of tomorrow’s first tour match against New Zealand Provincial Barbarians due to a calf strain.
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England’s Elliot Daly takes the Ireland back ‘s place on the bench.
Jonny Sexton will be seeking to stake a claim on the number 10 Test jersey when he starts at outhalf.
Iain Henderson’s starting in the second row with provincial teammate and Ireland captain Rory best at hooker for the game which starts at 8.35 Irish time tomorrow morning.