Women's Six Nations: Ireland make one change to line-up against France this Friday
Wednesday 11 February 2015 14:26, UK
Ireland Women head coach Tom Tierney has made one change to the side that beat Italy last week for Friday's Six Nations match against France.
Katie Fitzhenry has been promoted from the bench to start in the centre with Jackie Shiels named among the replacements.
Tierney said, "It was great to get the result last week and there was some good things we can take out of it. This week sees another step up for the players in terms of opposition.
"Playing at home is a great plus for us and hopefully we will have a big Ashbourne crowd to make it a good atmosphere to help give those home supporters a good performance and a win.”
The match takes place at Ashbourne RFC in Co Meath, kick-off 7.30pm.
Team: Niamh Briggs (UL Bohemian/Munster) (Capt), Hannah Tyrrell (Old Belvedere/Leinster), Jenny Murphy (Old Belvedere/Leinster), Katie Fitzhenry (Blackrock/Leinster), Alison Miller (Portlaoise/Connacht), Nora Stapleton (Old Belvedere/Leinster), Larissa Muldoon (Skewen RFC), Ruth O'Reilly (Galwegians/Connacht), Gillian Bourke (Olympico de Pozuelo RFC), Ailis Egan (Old Belvedere/Leinster), Sophie Spence (Old Belvedere/Leinster), Marie Louise Reilly (Old Belvedere/Leinster), Paula Fitzpatrick (St Marys/Leinster), Claire Molloy (Bristol/Connacht), Heather O'Brien (Highfield/Munster)
Replacements: Sarah Mimnagh (Wasps/Exiles), Fiona Hayes (UL Bohemian/Munster), Fiona O'Brien (Old Belvedere/Leinster), Orla Fitzsimons (St Marys/Leinster), Katie Norris (Blackrock/Leinster), Tania Rosser (Blackrock/Leinster), Jackie Shiels (Richmond/Exiles), Sene Naoupu (Galwegians/Connacht)
