Ireland v Georgia, Autumn Nations Cup: What time is kick-off, what TV channel is it on and what is our prediction?
What is it?
Both sides' final Autumn Nations Cup Group A match before the finals weekend sees Georgia travel to the Aviva Stadium in Dublin to take on Ireland. A bonus-point win for Andy Farrell's side would all-but guarantee them a second-place finish in Group A.
When is it?
Sunday, November 29.
What time is kick-off?
The match is scheduled to kick-off at 2pm.
What TV channel is it on?
Channel 4 are the rights-holders to all Ireland matches in the UK this autumn, so an Amazon Prime subscription is not needed.
What is the team news?
Ireland will hand a full debut to fly-half Billy Burns as part of an experimental line-up for Sunday's clash.
Burns, who came off the bench in the win over Wales and subsequent defeat to England, is among nine changes to head coach Andy Farrell's starting XV.
The former England Under-20 international replaces Ross Byrne and will line up behind experienced scrum-half Conor Murray, who has been recalled following two consecutive appearances from the bench.
Centre Stuart McCloskey will make his first international appearance in two years to win his fourth cap, while Australia-born prop Finlay Bealham has been handed a rare opportunity to impress from the start.
The continued absence of injured captain Johnny Sexton means James Ryan will lead the side for the second successive match.
Lock Iain Henderson will start for his country for the first time since early February following suspension and a medical problem, joining stand-in skipper Ryan in the second row.
Jacob Stockdale will return from a calf problem at full-back, with Hugo Keenan moving out to the right wing.
Flankers Tadhg Beirne and Will Connors have also been selected to start, meaning CJ Stander reverts to number eight.
Uncapped Munster centre Shane Daly should make his debut from the bench.
Ireland starting XV: J Stockdale; K Earls, C Farrell, S McCloskey, H Keenan; B Burns, C Murray; F Bealham, R Herring, A Porter, I Henderson, Ja Ryan (capt), T Beirne, W Connors, CJ Stander.
Replacements: D Heffernan, C Healy, Jo Ryan, Q Roux, P O'Mahony, K Marmion, R Byrne, S Daly.
Georgia are yet to name their squad for the match, but it will appear here when they do.
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What have we said about the match?
Ireland will learn from 'collection of errors' against England, says James Ryan
After England's easy win Andy Farrell must know Ireland's re-build has run into difficulties
What are the odds?
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Ireland to win 1/50
Georgia to win 55/1
Draw 100/1
What's our prediction?
While Ireland's comprehensive defeat at the hands of England was a reality check, it should not have stunted progress enough for them to be toppled by Georgia who, by their own admission, are pleased enough with the opportunity to test themselves against the world's best teams. The wins can come later.
Andy Farrell has made several changes but the team he has picked has easily enough class and power to overcome the Lelos. Who knows, a tune-up game to rebuild confidence might be the catalyst for greater things.
Georgia are yet to score a point this autumn, too; it will surely change at some stage, won't it?
Predicted score: Ireland 31 Georgia 9
