Caelan Doris will captain Ireland in their Autumn Nations Series that begins against New Zealand on November 8, as previous captain Peter O’Mahony makes the squad despite a hamstring injury.
Back-row forward Doris led Ireland to a Six Nations victory over Italy earlier this year and the second Test win against world champions South Africa in July.
After hosting the All Blacks, Ireland then face Argentina and Fiji before concluding their November schedule against Australia.
It is an enormous honour to be named Ireland captain, and I am excited about leading the squad into battle over the coming weeks, said Doris, who is likely to be a strong British and Irish Lions captaincy contender in Australia next summer.
I am extremely proud to lead this squad, and I know that there is an experienced group of leaders who will work hard to achieve success in the weeks ahead.
Elsewhere, Mack Hansen is back in the squad after a shoulder injury meant the wing missed last season’s Six Nations and South Africa tour, while regular skipper O’Mahony has also been included as he continues his recovery from hamstring trouble.
Hooker Ronan Kelleher makes the squad despite his recent ankle injury, but first-choice hooker Dan Sheehan remains out with an ACL injury.