Cian Healy set to make 100th Test appearance for Ireland against France

Cian Healy made his Ireland debut in 2009
Cian Healy made his Ireland debut in 2009
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Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made one change to the starting line-up for the final round of the Six Nations game against France to be played in Paris on Saturday.

Ireland are currently at the top position with 14 points and a bonus point win over France will seal them the Six Nations title for the fifth time.

The only forced change made by Farrell is Garry Ringrose, who injured his jaw in the game against Italy replaced by Robbie Henshaw in the backline with the latter's place on the bench being taken by Chris Farrell.

The game will also see Cian Healy making his 100th Test appearance for Ireland joining joining Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara, Rory Best, Paul O'Connell and John Hayes.

Ireland starting XV: 15 Jacob Stockdale, 14 Andrew Conway, 13 Robbie Henshaw, 12 Bundee Aki, 11 Hugo Keenan, 10 Jonathan Sexton (c), 9 Conor Murray, 8 CJ Stander, 7 Will Connors, 6 Caelan Doris, 5 James Ryan, 4 Tadhg Beirne, 3 Andrew Porter, 2 Rob Herring, 1 Cian Healy

Reserves: 16 Dave Heffernan, 17 Ed Byrne, 18 Finlay Bealham, 19 Ultan Dillane, 20 Peter O’Mahony, 21 Jamison Gibson-Park, 22 Ross Byrne, 23 Chris Farrell

 

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