Ronan O'Gara will continue as Ireland's fly-half for the crucial RBS 6 Nations clash with France and could be joined in the side by Stephen Ferris.
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O'Gara starts with Jonathan Sexton, his younger rival for the number 10 jersey, included among the substitutes after recovering from the dead leg which ruled him out against Italy.
Ireland coach Declan Kidney insists Ireland will benefit from Ronan O'Gara's experience in the clash with France.
"Ronan had a very good game against Italy so there was no reason not to play him this week," said Kidney.
"Jon has been making a good recovery and the final stage of that should be achieved tomorrow when he goes place kicking.
"We're in the lucky position of having two good fly-halves and Ronan's experience will be more than helpful going to Paris."
With Saturday's showdown in Paris certain to have a major impact on the title race, head coach Declan Kidney is hoping to fast-track Ferris back into the team.
The powerful Ulster forward will be given a fitness test later this week on the knee injury which prevented him from participating in the 29-11 victory over Italy.
The blindside flanker position has been left vacant with last weekend's debutant Kevin McLaughlin on standby to deputise once more should Ferris fail to pull through.
"We'll make a decision as soon as we can with Stephen, but sometimes you don't make a decision until you have to," said Kidney.
Ireland's injury problems continue with the ongoing absence of Donncha O'Callaghan, who was ruled out on Tuesday afternoon as he continues his rehabilitation from a knee problem.
Leo Cullen, who proved to be a worthy deputy for O'Callaghan last Saturday, continues alongside Paul O'Connell.
Munster's Keith Earls starts on the left wing with Andrew Trimble troubled by a hamstring strain, though the Ulsterman features among a nine-strong list of replacements that will be finalised later in the week.
"Keith did very well against South Africa last autumn and didn't do anything wrong in December or January", Kidney said.
"I wanted to give Andrew a go to see how he went last week. He went well but Keith deserves his go now.
"Andrew tweaked his hamstring and we want to give him full time to recover."
There are three survivors - O'Gara, John Hayes and Brian O'Driscoll - from Ireland's last successful visit to Paris, a 27-25 victory in 2000.
The Irish head to Paris seeking only their third victory in the French capital since 1952.
France opened their campaign with a comfortable 18-9 win over Scotland.
Ireland team: R Kearney (Leinster); T Bowe (Ospreys), B O'Driscoll (Leinster, capt), G D'Arcy (Leinster), K Earls (Munster); R O'Gara (Munster), T O'Leary (Munster); C Healy (Leinster), J Flannery (Munster), J Hayes (Munster); L Cullen (Leinster), P O'Connell (Munster), AN Other, D Wallace (Munster), J Heaslip (Leinster).
Replacements from: R Best (Ulster), T Court (Ulster), D Ryan (Munster), S O'Brien (Leinster), K McLaughlin (Leinster), E Reddan (Leinster), J Sexton (Leinster), P Wallace (Ulster), A Trimble (Ulster).
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