Six Nations: Howe back to fitness for Saturday

Tyrone Howe has been confirmed as fit for Ireland's Six Nations clash with France at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

Six Nations: Howe back to fitness for Saturday
Thu, 15 Feb, 2001 - 15:43

Tyrone Howe has been confirmed as fit for Ireland's Six Nations clash with France at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

The Dungannon man has shaken off a virus and will start, meaning Shane Horgan drops to the bench.

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