Ireland refuse to declare Tadhg Furlong ready for France despite return to training 

Furlong has not played for Ireland since last summer’s two-Test series in South Africa.

Ireland prop Tadhg Furlong may be fit to face France. Pic: Ben Brady/Inpho

Ireland have welcomed Tadhg Furlong back into their scrummaging sessions but will not declare the tighthead prop ready to face France this Saturday just yet.

Aviva Stadium is set to stage a Guinness Six Nations showdown between the two most consistent teams in the championship over the past three seasons in what promises to be a pivotal penultimate-round meeting for the outcome of the 2025 title race.