Saint Andre names Fickou in France team

France have included centre Gael Fickou in one of four changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s clash with Ireland on the final weekend of the RBS 6 Nations.

Fickou starts a game in this season’s championship for the first time and he will pair up with Mathieu Bastareaud in midfield as France look to combat the threat posed by Ireland playmaker Brian O’Driscoll, who makes his 141st and final international appearance.