The French come into the match at the Aviva Stadium having lost their last four away games in the competition.
Johnny Sexton, Rory Best and Jack McGrath are back in the Ireland team – Nenagh native Donnacha Ryan has also retained his place in the starting XV.
Head coach Joe Schmidt has no concerns about out-half Sexton missing the last five weeks with injury.
Kick off is at 4.50pm – Tipp FM's Domhnall Doyle will be at the Aviva Stadium to bring us updates on the match.
In the 2.25pm game, Scotland welcome Wales to Murrayfield.
