Romain Ntamack returns as France stick with bold selection call for mighty Ireland meeting - Fly half Ntamack returns from suspension as Fabien Galthie sticks with seven forwards on the bench

Romain Ntamack returns at flyhalf and Damian Penaud is restored on the right wing for the Six Nations match against Ireland on Saturday. Ntamack was red-carded in the opening 43-0 win against Wales after he shoulder-charged the head of opposite Ben Thomas.

Outhalf Romain Ntamack will return from suspension against Ireland in the Six Nations on Saturday with winger Damian Penaud also back in the starting XV after missing games against Italy and England. As expected, France have also opted for a 7-1 split among their replacements for the pivotal clash at the Aviva Stadium.

France takes on Ireland on Saturday afternoon in Dublin in a key match. Success against the favorites would put the French back in contention for overall victory.

Ireland host France on Saturday in a Six Nations match that Irish interim head coach Simon Easterby says has "become a crux game" in where the championship might head. France head coach Fabien Galthie says Ntamack has kept up to speed by training with the squad even when he was suspended.

France and Ireland have named their teams for Saturday's epic Six Nations clash in Dublin, with France coach Fabien Galthie once again opting for a 7-1 split on the bench.