Peter O’Mahony returns for Ireland

Peter O'Mahony returns to the starting XV as they chase the title in Paris on Saturday.
The captain has recovered from the hamstring strain that kept him sidelined for the game and returns at flanker in place of Iain Henderson who reverts to the bench.
In a side full of experience, captain Paul O'Connell will win his 92nd cap while Brian O'Driscoll is set to make his 133rd appearance for the men in Green.
Ireland: Rob Kearney (); Andrew Trimble (), Brian O'Driscoll (Leinster), Gordon D'Arcy (Leinster), Dave Kearney (Leinster); Jonathan Sexton (Racing Metro), Conor Murray (Munster); Cian Healy (Leinster), Rory Best (Ulster), Mike Ross (Leinster); Devin Toner (Leinster), Paul O'Connell (Munster, Capt.); Peter O'Mahony (Munster), Chris Henry (Ulster), Jamie Heaslip (Leinster).
Replacements: Sean Cronin (Leinster), Jack McGrath (Leinster), Martin Moore (Leinster), Iain Henderson (Ulster), Jordi Murphy (Leinster), Eoin Reddan (Leinster), Ian Madigan (Leinster), Fergus McFadden (Leinster).

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