Captain Caelan Doris could recover from injury and be available for selection for Ireland when they take on France in the Six Nations in Dublin on Saturday, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Monday.

Fitness news on Caelan Doris, Tadhg Furlong, Jack Conan, Rónan Kelleher and Ciarán Frawley was provided, plus confirmation of a number of squad call-ups

Ireland and France have set up their blockbuster clash in the Six Nations next month with contrasting wins in the third round.

Captain Caelan Doris could recover from injury and be available for selection for Ireland when they take on France in the Six Nations in Dublin on Saturday, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Monday.

After making his Test debut against Australia in the 2022 November series, the Leinster second row really announced himself on the big stage with his performance against the French in the opening game of the 2023 Six Nations in Marseille.

France will face unbeaten Six Nations leader Ireland in a buoyant mood after thrashing Italy by a record-high 73-24 in Rome.

Ireland will be without Garry Ringrose for their crucial Six Nations clash with France after the centre's red card against Wales was upheld by a disciplinary committee on Thursday, but he should be available for the final game against Italy.

Garry Ringrose is suspended for Ireland's Six Nations match with France following his red card in last weekend's win over Wales in Cardiff.

IRELAND CENTRE GARRY Ringrose will miss his side’s round four Six Nations clash with France in Dublin on 8 March due to suspension. An independent disciplinary panel handed Ringrose a three-game ban following his red card against Wales last weekend,