Kidney delays naming flyhalf for France tie

After sensationally dropping Ronan O’Gara from his extended squad Declan Kidney has heightened the curiosity over the Irish number 10 jersey by delaying his choice of outhalf for Saturday’s encounter with France at the Aviva Stadium.

Speaking at today’s team announcement Kidney confirmed that Jonathan Sexton has been ruled out of this weekend’s game as he continues to recover from the leg injury sustained against England.