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Leinster duo to start for Ireland

Ireland have included Jamie Heaslip and Bernard Jackman in their starting line-up for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with France.

Coach Eddie O'Sullivan has made five changes, two positional, to the side that laboured to a 16-11 victory over Italy.

Heaslip slots in at number eight, with Denis Leamy switching to blindside flanker and the out-of-form Simon Easterby dropping to the bench.

Jackman replaces Rory Best at hooker, with the Ulster front row settling for a place among the substitutes.

O'Sullivan has selected Andrew Trimble at inside centre, with Rob Kearney filling the vacancy on the left wing.

Trimble finished the Italy game in the number 12 jersey after Gordon D'Arcy went off with a broken arm.

The Ulsterman's physical presence and enthusiasm caused the Azzurri problems, while Kearney also impressed after arriving as a first-half replacement for D'Arcy.

Leinster's Shane Horgan wins a place on the bench after completing his recovery from a rib injury in Friday's Ireland A defeat by England Saxons.

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