France set to rest stars for Páirc Uí Chaoimh clash with Ireland

Victory at the Cork venue would guarantee the French top spot in the four-team pool.

Marie-Antoinette Katoto of France shoots to score her side's first goal during the UEFA Women's European Championship qualifying group A against Ireland at Stade Saint-Symphorien in Metz. Picture: Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Hervé Renard is set to hand Ireland a boost in their final Euro qualifier at Pairc Uí Chaoímh by resting a rump of France stars.

Les Bleues secured their place at next year’s finals in Switzerland by beating Sweden on Friday.