Andy Farrell happy to see Ireland's squad depth tested

TEST: Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Ireland boss Andy Farrell welcomed the challenge of facing France this Saturday without four of his first-choice starters as hooker Dan Sheehan failed to pass fit for the sell-out Guinness Six Nations clash at Aviva Stadium.

SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

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