Harinordoquy returns as France make four changes

France have brought Imanol Harinordoquy into their team for Saturday’s Six Nations home clash against Ireland in one of four changes to the starting lineup from last weekend’s victory over Italy.

Manager Philippe Saint-Andre yesterday named an unchanged backline after France’s four tries in their 30-12 win against the Azzurri in Paris but rung the changes among the forwards.

Harinordoquy replaces flanker Julien Bonnaire as Saint-Andre is hoping for major improvement in the lineout, while Jean-Baptiste Poux takes over from Vincent Debaty. Hooker Dimitri Szarzewski replaces William Servat, with Yoann Maestri taking over from lock Lionel Nallet.