Six Nations: Horgan added to squad for French game

Lansdowne's Shane Horgan has been drafted into the Irish rugby squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with France after winger Tyrone Howe was hit by a fever.

Lansdowne's Shane Horgan has been drafted into the Irish rugby squad ahead of Saturday's Six Nations clash with France after winger Tyrone Howe was hit by a fever.

The move has been described as "a precautionary measure".

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