Simon Easterby forced into late change as Ireland star suffers shock injury MINUTES before Six Nations clash vs France

JAMES LOWE suffered a back injury during the warm-up before Ireland’s crunch clash against France.

The Leinster winger was down to start on the left wing, but picked up a back spasm shortly before kick-off.

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As a result, Calvin Nash came into the starting line-up on the right wing, with Jamie Osborne moved to the left.

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