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Donal Lenihan believes Joe McCarthy should be dropped following his yellow-card offence in the lead-up to France's opening try on Saturday.
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Ireland back-row Jack Conan said discipline issues and shaky defence cost the home side after their Grand Slam ambitions went up in smoke against a ravenous France at the Aviva Stadium.
France crush Ireland to move into Six Nations pole position
DUBLIN :France moved into pole position for the Six Nations title on Saturday, withstanding an early Antoine Dupont injury to thrash Ireland 42-27 with a blistering second half that dealt a likely fatal blow to the hosts' hopes of a record third title in a row.
Saturday sport: Ireland come up short against France in Six Nations clash
Ireland lost 42-27 to France in their Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Caelan Doris passed fit but Mack Hansen misses out on France clash
Ireland captain Caelan Doris has been passed fit to start Saturday's Guinness Six Nations meeting with France, but Mack Hansen has been ruled out of the crucial meeting at Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2, RTÉ Radio 1 and RTÉ Player).
Irish captain could be fit to face France in Six Nations showdown
DUBLIN : Captain Caelan Doris could recover from injury and be available for selection for Ireland when they take on France in the Six Nations in Dublin on Saturday, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Monday.
Joe McCarthy signs new three-year contract with IRFU
Ireland and Leinster second-row Joe McCarthy has signed a new three-year contract that will keep him in Ireland until 2028.
'More to come' says Joe McCarthy as he signs Ireland and Leinster deal
Joe McCarthy has signed a three-year central contract that will keep him with Ireland and Leinster until the end of the 2027/28 season.