Sexton to miss Ireland's meeting with France

Johnny Sexton will miss Ireland’s six nations clash with France on Saturdya having sustained a hamstring strain in training yesterday.

Joey Carbery starts at out-half and is partnered by Jamison Gibson Park at half-back. The centre partnership of Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose continues in midfield.

The back three is made up of Hugo Keenan at fullback and Mack Hansen and Andrew Conway on the wings.

James Ryan will captain the side and is joined at lock by Tadhg Beirne. The backrow sees Caelan Doris at six, Josh van der Flier at seven and Jack Conan at No.8 with Andrew Porter, Ronan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong completing the front row.

Iain Henderson, Robbie Henshaw and Jack Carty are added to the replacements for this week and join Dan Sheehan, Cian Healy, Finlay Bealham, Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray.

Ireland

15. Hugo Keenan
16. Andrew Conway
17. Garry Ringrose
18. Bundee Aki
19. Mack Hansen
20. Joey Carbery
21. Jamison Gibson Park

1. Andrew Porter
2. Ronan Kelleher
3. Tadhg Furlong
4. Tadhg Beirne
5. James Ryan (c)
6. Caelan Doris
7. Josh van der Flier
8. Jack Conan

Replacements

16. Dan Sheehan
17. Cian Healy
18. Finlay Bealham
19. Iain Henderson
20. Peter O’Mahony
21. Conor Murray
22. Jack Carty
23. Robbie Henshaw

Ireland v France

Guinness Six Nations 2022 round 2

Saturday February 12^th

Kick-off: 16:45