Dorothy Wall returns as Ireland make one change for France

Michael Bolton

Dorothy Wall comes into the second row as Ireland make one change for their Six Nations clash against France.

The Exeter woman comes in for Ruth Campbell, as Scott Bemand named his side for the clash at the Stade Marcel Michelin.

The only other change to the matchday 23 is Eilís Cahill on to the bench ahead of Sadhbh McGrath as the tighthead prop replacement.

Robyn O’Connor retains her spot in the 11 jersey after marking her debut with a try in last week’s victory.

Joining her in the back three is Stacey Flood and Beibhinn Parsons, who scored a hat-trick against Italy last Saturday.

Emily Lane starting for the third game in a row at scrum-half, while Dannah O’Brien is in the 10 shirt.

Bemand has stuck with the same starting front row for the third game running, with Ellena Perry, Clíodhna Moloney-MacDonald and Linda Djougang anchoring the scrum.

It is the first time the sides will meet since the World Cup quarter-final, where France came from behind to defeat Ireland.

Ireland: Stacey Flood; Beibhinn Parsons, Nancy McGillivray, Robyn O'Connor; Dannah O’Brien, Emily Lane; Ellena Perry, Clíodhna Moloney-MacDonald; Dorothy Wall, Fiona Tuite; Brittany Hogan, Erin King (capt), Aoife Wafer.

Replacements: Niamh O’Dowd, Neve Jones, Eilís Cahill, Sam Monaghan, Ruth Campbell, Katie Whelan, Eve Higgins, Anna McGann