Kilmihil’s Edel McMahon will captain Ireland from the back-row in Saturday’s Women’s Six Nations opener.
It comes as Head Coach Scott Bemand has named his 24-player squad for the visit to France.
Katie Corrigan will make her national debut on the wing and will be the only uncapped player in the matchday squad while Sevens players BÊibhinn Parsons and Eve Higgins will start in Le Mans.
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