The road to glory: Teams for Connacht and France!

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Ireland have announced the teams for Connacht and France.

The team to face France features four Ulstermen with Trimble and Best starting and Court and Ferris to see some action from the bench. It’s a welcome return to action for Big Stevie who has been smashing them up in training the last week in anticipation of his return from injury.

The Ireland Select for Connacht features 3 Ulstermen with Paddy getting a run at out half alongside his old mate Isaac Boss. Darren Cave slips into inside centre and it’s good to see DC back in the Ireland set up after his injuries last season. I’m also delighted to see the oft overlooked Ian Whitten on the bench. Boy oh boy is it going to be a competitive midfield for Ulster this season!
Ireland Team & Replacements (v France, Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Saturday, August 20th, kick-off 5.00pm local):

15 – Felix Jones (Munster)
14 – Andrew Trimble (Ulster)
13 – Brian O’Driscoll (Leinster) Captain
12 – Gordon D’Arcy (Leinster)
11 – Keith Earls (Munster)
10 – Jonathan Sexton (Leinster)

9 – Tomas O’Leary (Munster)
1 – Cian Healy (Leinster)
2 – Rory Best (Ulster)
3 – Mike Ross (Leinster)
4 – Donncha O’Callaghan . . .

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