Ireland captain Caelan Doris was passed fit for Saturday's clash with France that could determine the destination of the Six Nations title but Mack Hansen, Tadhg Furlong and Ronan Kelleher were all ruled out of interim coach Simon Easterby's side.

Ireland captain Caelan Doris has been passed fit to start Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations match against title rivals France but Mack Hansen misses out. Number eight Doris, who returns as part of four changes,

Ireland captain Caelan Doris is passed fit to start Saturday's Six Nations game against France, but Mack Hansen is ruled out through injury.

Ireland captain Caelan Doris is one of four changes made to the team to face France in Dublin this weekend with interim head coach Simon Easterby also opting for a 6/2 bench split between forwards and backs.

As expected, Hugo Keenan, Bundee Aki, Finlay Bealham and Caelan Doris have all been restored to the Ireland starting XV for Saturday’s crunch Six Nations clash with France at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off 2.15pm).

Ireland Six Nations team confirmed ahead of hosting France in top-of-the-table fourth round clash in Dublin on Saturday; No 8 and captain Caelan Doris returns from knee injury; Wing Mack Hansen, hooke

Ireland captain Caelan Doris is making "positive strides" as he continues his recovery from a knee injury, while Rónan Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong will be assessed during the week to determine if they will be fit to face France on Saturday.

Ireland captain Caelan Doris is set to be passed fit to start in Saturday’s crucial Six Nations clash against France at the Aviva Stadium.

Irish captain Caelan Doris is fit and will face France handing a massive boost to Ireland ahead of their potential Six Nations title decider in Dublin on Saturday. However, the French too have aspirations for the title -- England could also win it -- and are the last side to have won a Six Nations match in Dublin,