Andy Farrell insists Ireland will still travel to Paris with confidence despite losing inspirational skipper Johnny Sexton to a hamstring injury.
With the 36-year-old out for a week to 10 days, Farrell has turned to Joey Carbery - starting his first Six Nations game, and his first game of any nature since elbow surgery in early December - in the pivotal no 10 role, with Jack Carty on the bench.
Ireland are looking to maintain their nine-game winning streak by beating the championship favourites at their Stade de France home, and the loss of Sexton is a massive blow.
