Ciara Griffin: Time to forget RWC and look to future

Ireland captain Ciara Griffin will lead her team into the 2018 Women’s Six Nations determined that her team will shed the baggage of last year’s disappointing World Cup campaign and face firmly into the future.

The Munster and UL Bohemian back rower will start at No.8 on Saturday night when Ireland face a tough opening game against France in Toulouse’s Stade Ernest Wallon.

It will be 24-year-old Griffin’s debut as national team captain and Ireland’s first game since their 2017 World Cup campaign ended with a defeat by Wales in the play-off for 7th and 8th places.