Irish Captain O'Mahony Benched for Second Test Against South Africa.

Rugby General

Irish Captain O'Mahony Benched for Second Test Against South Africa.

Number eight Caelan Doris will lead Ireland in Saturday's second Test against South Africa, with regular captain Peter O'Mahony starting on the bench.

Head coach Andy Farrell has shifted Tadhg Beirne to Peter O'Mahony's usual position at blindside flanker and introduced James Ryan into the second row. 

In total, Farrell has made four changes to the team that lost 27-20 to South Africa in Pretoria last weekend, marking their first defeat to the Springboks since 2016. 

Meanwhile, South African head coach Rassie Erasmus has named an unchanged squad for the game in Durban.