Snapshot: It's a big day for the men filling these jerseys at the Aviva Stadium

Good luck out there lads.

THESE CRISP, WHITE (and, now that we have a good look at them) stripy jerseys will not stay in pristine condition for long.

These two, complete with tags, will be in the spotlight more than most as the nation waits to see how Ireland’s new centre partnership of Robbie Henshaw and Jared Payne shapes up.

General view of Robbie Henshaw's and Jared Payne's jerseys in the changing room Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

It’s a shirt the Kiwi debutant will cherish.

General view of Jared Payne's first cap jersey Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Shoulder to shoulder.

General view of the changing room Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Good luck out there lads.

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