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Ireland boss Eddie O'Sullivan has warned his players they must be prepared for an early French onslaught in tomorrow's RBS 6 Nations Championship clash.
Les Bleus coach Bernard Laporte has made five changes for the Paris showdown with the return of veterans Raphael Ibanez and Olivier Magne providing the biggest talking points.
O'Sullivan said: "We expected there would be some sort of reshuffle and it's interesting they have brought back some of the old guard. It's a big game for them now - it might define their championship - and I think we'll get the full monty."
O'Sullivan stressed the value of making a strong start at the Stade de France but insists Ireland must keep their composure if they are subjected to an early onslaught.
He said: "The start is important and we must get our hands on the ball so that we can get into the game early. Last weekend that didn't happen."
O'Sullivan named an unchanged side on Tuesday but has since been forced to make one alteration with prop Reggie Corrigan replacing Marcus Horan, who has been ruled out with a vomiting bug.
Corrigan, who won the last of his 46 caps during the 2005 summer tour to Japan, has gone straight into the starting line-up with Simon Best remaining on the bench.
