Big day for the Irish Women’s Rugby team

The countdown is continuing to their make or break World Cup Pool C match against France in U-C-D this evening.

Tom Tierney’s side need a victory to guarantee their place in the semi finals.

Ireland will start the match with a side that sees 6 changes.

Marie-Louise Reilly and Paula Fitzpatrick are among those recalled.

Scrum half Nicole Cronin has retained the number 9 jersey to earn her second cap.