Publication Date:
Thu, 2011-08-04 20:16
The 29-year-old McCarthy will play at blindside flanker.
Felix Jones could also make his debut after being named among the replacements by coach Declan Kidney.
Lock Leo Cullen will captain Ireland for the first time in the absence of the injured Brian O’Driscoll.
The side to play at Murrayfield also sees full-back Rob Kearney returning to make his first appearance since November 2010 due to injury.
Ireland will also play two World Cup warmup games against France and one against England.
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