Ireland team manager Michael Kearney issues an update regarding the squad to face France, the return of Keith Earls to training and Stephen Ferris' citing from the Wales match. Mark Tainton and Sean Cronin also answer questions from the media.
The IRFU are happy to announce that it has secured the signatures of Ireland internationals Keith Earls and Denis Leamy. Their new contracts will see them remain with Munster for a further two years until 2014.
France head coach Philippe Saint-André has announced his team and replacements for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown with Ireland at the Stade de France (kick-off 9pm local time/8pm Irish time).