British and Irish Lions

Leinster full-back Girvan Dempsey sustained a shoulder injury during Friday's 25-3 defeat to France and has lost his fitness battle.

It is a dramatic return for Murphy, who was controversially omitted from the 22 against France, as Ireland launch their last-ditch effort to qualify for the quarter-finals.

In the second change, Denis Hickie replaces Andrew Trimble on the left wing with the Ulster player paying the price for his defensive frailties against the hosts.

Trimble displaces Gavin Duffy on the bench with Hickie playing probably his last match following his decision to retire from all rugby after the World Cup.

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan has left the hooker slot open as he waits for injury updates on Jerry Flannery (shoulder stinger) and Rory Best (dislocated thumb).

Both front rows could be available for the Pool D finale at Parc des Princes and O'Sullivan will make a final decision over who starts in the next couple of days.

The Brumbies pair of Ben Mowen and Christian Leali'ifano will get the chance to follow in the footsteps of their team mates by beating the British & Irish Lions when they make their Qantas Wallaby Test debuts against the tourists in Brisbane on Saturday.

Rob Howley says having George North available for selection is a major plus for the British & Irish Lions as they go in search of the tries he believes will be needed to beat the Qantas Wallabies this Saturday.

Less than four kilometres away from the Suncorp Stadium, venue for the opening Test between the British & Irish Lions and Qantas Wallabies on Saturday, lies the grave of the man who took the starring role in the first international between the two teams in 1899.