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Dan Leavy was expelled from the meeting between Ireland and New Zealand on Saturday night (kickoff 7pm).
Following what has become a trend among Irish rugby players, the 24-year-old player does not wish to reveal the nature of the injury, which was originally described as a "general seal" by the department of the IRFU communication.
Leavy will be replaced at the beginning of the match by Josh van der Flier, who was number seven against Italy in Chicago earlier this month, while Ulster's Jordi Murphy arrived on the bench.
"We have already been in this situation," said Irish captain Rory Best.
"In fact, Dan came on the bench and played against England [IN 2017]when Jamie Heaslip was removed on the day of the match. "
Van der Flier is actually the third choice open for Ireland, behind Seán O'Brien, who must be operated after an arm fracture last weekend against Argentina, and Leavy, who was outstanding in the 28-17 win against Los Pumas.
However, the 25-year-old has been a regular starter for Leinster this season while O'Brien and Leavy have come back from their previous problems.
The IRFU noted that "a movement of players" regarding the non-disclosure of details of the injury should continue to follow the example of Heaslip, Conor Murray and now Leavy.
Ireland: Rob Kearney; Keith Earls, Garry Ringrose, Bundee Aki, Jacob Stockdale; Johnny Sexton, Kieran Marmion; Cian Healy, Rory Best (Capt), Tadhg Furlong; James Ryan, Devin Toner; Peter O'Mahony, Josh van der Flier, CJ Stander. replacements: Seán Cronin, Jack McGrath, Andrew Porter, Iain Henderson, Josh van der Flier, Luke McGrath, Joey Carbery and Jordan Larmour.
New Zealand: Damian McKenzie; Ben Smith, Jack Goodhue, Ryan Crotty, Rieko Ioane; Beauden Barrett, Aaron Smith; Karl Tu'inukuafe, Codie Taylor, Owen Franks; Sam Whitelock, Brodie Retallick; Liam Squire, Ardie Savea, Kieran Read (Capt). replacements: Dane Coles, Ofa Tu'ungafasi, Nepo Laulala, Scott Barrett, Matt Todd, TJ Perenara, Richie Mo'unga, Anton Lienert-Brown.
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