Sexton returns for Ireland

Johnny Sexton has regained the No 10 jersey for Ireland's Six Nations match against France in Dublin on Saturday.

Sexton, who missed the games against Scotland and Italy with a calf strain, replaces Paddy Jackson in the starting lineup.

Meanwhile, hooker Rory Best returns to captain the team after being sidelined in Rome through illness.

Ireland – 15 Rob Kearney, 14 Keith Earls, 13 Garry Ringrose, 12 Robbie Henshaw, 11 Simon Zebo, 10 Johnny Sexton, 9 Conor Murray, 8 Jamie Heaslip, 7 Sean O'Brien, 6 CJ Stander, 5 Devin Toner, 4 Donnacha Ryan, 3 Tadhg Furlong, 2 Rory Best (c), 1 Jack McGrath.
Subs: 16 Niall Scannell, 17 Cian Healy, 18 John Ryan, 19 Iain Henderson, 20 Peter O'Mahony, 21 Kieran Marmion, 22 Paddy Jackson, 23 Andrew Trimble.

Six Nations teams (Round 3)

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