Performance key as Ireland prepare for France test

The return of wing Beibhinn Parsons, centre Eve Higgins, and scrum-half Aoibheann Reilly is a huge boost for the XV's side. 

A NEW IDENTITY: Ireland Women preparing for their Six Nations opener against France. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

Reality Check 

A campaign opener in France against the world number three ranked side is hardly the ideal platform for supporters hoping for lift-off after a winning start to Scott Bemand’s tenure as head coach at last October’s WXV3 series in Dubai.