Ireland have received a blow ahead of their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand after James Ryan was ruled out.

The second-row has been struggling with a hand injury but was named in the squad to take on Scotland last weekend and came on in the second period.

However, he suffered a setback during that encounter and, as a result, he will miss their last-eight tie with the All Blacks.

Boost at wing

In much better news for the Irish and their head coach, Andy Farrell, the two wings, Mack Hansen and James Lowe, have been passed fit to start.

Hansen and Lowe were doubts for Saturday’s game due to calf and eye issues respectively, but they have recovered in time for this weekend’s match.

They will once again join Hugo Keenan in what is a very settled back three.

Meanwhile, Garry Ringrose and Ireland’s World Cup standout Bundee Aki continue at centre, with Jamison Gibson-Park and captain Johnny Sexton the halfback duo.

Up front, Farrell’s charges also remain unchanged as Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier and Peter O’Mahony form an outstanding loose trio.

Iain Henderson continues at lock due to Ryan’s injury issues and he partners Tadhg Beirne in the engine room.

Finally, Tadhg Furlong, Dan Sheehan and Andrew Porter are in the front-row to complete an incredibly talented XV.

On the bench, Robbie Henshaw has failed to recover from a hamstring problem, which means Jimmy O’Brien is among the replacements.

Youngster Joe McCarthy covers the second-row in the absence of Ryan, with Ronan Kelleher, David Kilcoyne, Finlay Bealham, Jack Conan, Conor Murray and Jack Crowley completing the 23.

Ireland team to face All Blacks

Ireland: 15 Hugo Keenan, 14 Mack Hansen, 13 Garry Ringrose, 12 Bundee Aki, 11 James Lowe, 10 Johnny Sexton (c), 9 Jamison Gibson-Park, 8 Caelan Doris, 7 Josh van der Flier, 6 Peter O’Mahony, 5 Iain Henderson, 4 Tadhg Beirne, 3 Tadhg Furlong, 2 Dan Sheehan, 1 Andrew Porter
Replacements: 16 Ronan Kelleher, 17 David Kilcoyne, 18 Finlay Bealham, 19 Joe McCarthy, 20 Jack Conan, 21 Conor Murray, 22 Jack Crowley, 23 Jimmy O’Brien