Gibson-Park (30, 23 caps), who withdrew at the last minute in the victory over Wales (34-10), was hit in the thigh, as was veteran prop Cian Healy (35). years, 121 caps), also forfeited against the Welsh and who will be absent against France.

Furlong (30, 58 caps), he has not recovered enough from a calf injury.

Gibson-Park and Furlong are replaced numerically by Connacht scrum-half Caolin Blade and Leinster stalwart Michael Milne.

The Irish, world N.1, face France, which comes out of a sluggish victory in Italy (29-24), Saturday in Dublin, during the 2nd day of the Six Nations Tournament.

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