Ireland make two changes for France clash

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Ireland have named their squad to take on France in Paris on Saturday, making two changes to the 23 that beat Italy last weekend.

Ian Madigan replaces Paddy Jackson on the bench, while Peter O’Mahony returns to the pack at No.6. Iain Henderson moves to the bench while Rhys Ruddock drops out of the squad altogether.

Scrum-half Conor Murray and prop Cian Healy have overcome injuries to make the starting XV as Ireland hunt a first Six Nations title since 2009.

Brian O’Driscoll will take to the field for his final Test appearance. The centre is to retire from international rugby after Saturday’s fixture.

Ireland: Rob Kearney (Leinster), Andrew Trimble (Ulster), Brian O’Driscoll (Leinster), Gordon D’Arcy (Leinster), Dave Kearney (Leinster), Jonathan Sexton (Racing Metro), Conor Murray (Munster), Cian Healy (Leinster), Rory Best (Ulster), Mike Ross (Leinster), Devin Toner (Leinster), Paul O’Connell (capt; Munster), Peter O’Mahony (Munster), Chris Henry (Ulster), Jamie Heaslip (Leinster).

Replacements: Sean Cronin (Leinster), Jack McGrath (Leinster), Marty Moore (Leinster), Iain Henderson (Ulster), Jordi Murphy (Leinster), Eoin Reddan (Leinster), Ian Madigan (Leinster), Fergus McFadden (Leinster).

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Article source: http://www.halifaxcourier.co.uk/sport/more-sport/sportstalk-dan-scarbrough-interview-big-weekend-ahead-for-england-rugby-and-john-ryan-s-departure-from-doncaster-rovers-1-6169093

Ireland make two changes for France clash