League - Fitzpatrick set to face France

Ireland have made just one change for their final European Nations Cup pool match against France at Dalymount Park, Dublin, tomorrow.

Fri, 31 Oct, 2003 - 11:05

Ireland have made just one change for their final European Nations Cup pool match against France at Dalymount Park, Dublin, tomorrow.

Salford half-back Karl Fitzpatrick, who scored the match-winning try in last Sunday’s last-gasp 24-22 victory over Scotland after coming on as substitute, is rewarded with a place in the starting line-up.

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<p>Ireland's Sam Illo celebrates with friends after the game. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho</p>

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