Breaking Johnny Sexton to miss Ireland clash with France

Johnny Sexton will miss Ireland's clash with France with Joey Carbery named as out-half.

"The Ireland captain has been ruled out with a hamstring strain sustained in training yesterday," said the union.

The out-half is the only change to the side that beat Wales 29-7 last weekend.

It will be Munster fly-half's Carbery's first every start in the Six Nations. The 26-year-old has won 28 caps for his country, starting eight times.

That means Hugo Keenan starts at full-back with Andrew Conway, scorer of two tries last Saturday on the right wing.

Connacht's Mack Hansen is on the opposite side following his man of the match display on his international debut against the Welsh.

Jamison Gibson-Park and Carbery are the half-backs, while Bundee Aki and Garry Ringrose continue their partnership in the centre.

The front row to take on Fabien Galthie’s side, who beat Italy 37-10 in their opening game, is Andrew Porter, Ronán Kelleher and Tadhg Furlong, with Tadhg Beirne and James Ryan, who captains the side, in the second row.

Leinster trio Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier and Jack Conan form the back row.

The forwards replacements for the trip to Stade de France are Dan Sheehan, Cian Healy, Finlay Bealham and Henderson, while Conor Murray, Jack Carty and Henshaw cover the backs.

Head coach Farrell will speak to the media before midday.

France, meanwhile, have made two changes to their team.

François Cros replaces Dylan Cretin in the back row, while Yoram Moefana comes in for the injured Jonathan Danty in the centre.