France have named their side to take on Ireland this Saturday at the Aviva.
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Coach Philip Saint Andre changes his half back combination for the third time in 4 games as Frederic Michalak starts at out half with Morgen Parra at scrum half.
Vincent Clerc is on the wing with long term injury victim Maxine Medard playing for the first time in a year on the other wing.
Thiery Dusautoir, Louis Picamoles and Yannick Nyanga all start in a formidable looking back row.