Bundee Aki returns to Ireland line up for Wellington Test against New Zealand

Ireland have made one change to the starting line up for the third and deciding Test against New Zealand to be played in Wellington on Saturday.

The injury to Garry Ringrose meant Bundee Aki replaces him and partners Robbie Henshaw at midfield. Skipper Johnny Sexton, who made a comeback in the second Test following a concussion scare will be featuring in his 108th game levelling Paul O'Connell.

Hooker Dan Sheehan and winger Mack Hansen are the only players in the starting line up with less than 10 caps as Ireland have opted for more experience as they chase their first ever series win in New Zealand.

Peter O’Mahony, who sustained a head knock in the previous game has successfully passed subsequent two Head Injury Assessments and retains his place at blindside.

Keith Earls, who captained Ireland to a win over Maori All Blacks returns to the bench that also has Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Finlay Bealham, Kieran Treadwell, Jack Conan, Conor Murray and Joey Carbery.

"The mood's good. It does help when you win, but it's all about improving and performance and togetherness and growing as a group," said Farrell.

"It helps when you win a test match obviously, but the mood would have still been great anyway.

"It's about growing the group, as we've talked about non-stop on this tour, and we feel that we've done that anyway."

Ireland XV: Hugo Keenan, Mack Hansen, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, James Lowe, Johnny Sexton, Jamison Gibson Park, Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier, Peter O’Mahony, James Ryan, Tadhg Beirne, Tadhg Furlong, Dan Sheehan, Andrew Porter.

Reserves: Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Finlay Bealham, Kieran Treadwell, Jack Conan, Conor Murray, Joey Carbery, Keith Earls