Mayo native returns as Ireland prepare for Aviva showdown with France

Caelan Doris has been declared fit to lead Ireland into Saturday’s pivotal Six Nations showdown against France at the Aviva Stadium, where he will mark his 50th international cap.

The Lacken man’s return is one of four changes to Simon Easterby’s starting XV from the side that overcame Wales a fortnight ago. However, Ireland have been dealt a setback with Mack Hansen ruled out through injury.

Kick off is 2.15 p.m. on Saturday.

Ireland team to face France:

Ireland: Hugo Keenan; Jamie Osborne, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, James Lowe; Sam Prendergast, Jamison Gibson-Park; Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan, Finlay Bealham; Joe McCarthy, Tadhg Beirne; Peter O'Mahony, Josh van der Flier, Caelan Doris (capt).

Replacements: Rob Herring, Cian Healy, Thomas Clarkson, James Ryan, Jack Conan, Ryan Baird, Conor Murray, Jack Crowley.