Ireland unlikely to call on recovering front-rowers for French battle

“We will be picking the best team to go to war with France at the weekend.”

Ireland are unlikely to call on Cian Healy and Mike Ross to shore up their scrum in Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations clash in France, according to Richie Murphy.

Props Healy and Ross are poised to return this week after injuries but are now expected to feature in Leinster’s Pro12 clash with Zebre on Friday night.