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Doris, who has made 23 Six Nations appearances, will lead Ireland out against a France side shorn of some high-profile players. <\/p>\n
While fit-again captain Antoine Dupont is back, head coach Fabien Galthie opted not to select France’s all-time top try-scorer Damian Penaud, veteran centre Gael Fickou and back row Gregory Alldritt, who skippered the side in Dupont’s absence last year.<\/p>\n
Having faced Alldritt on several occasions for both club and country, Doris admits he was surprised by the 28-year-old’s omission. <\/p>\n
“If you look at the Top 14 week in, week out, there’s so many quality players at the top level, they’ve got an abundance of talent to choose from,” added Doris. <\/p>\n
“I was surprised Alldritt wasn’t in it. I obviously faced him and La Rochelle a few weeks ago. I rate him very highly but they’ve got quality across the back row and I’m sure [Anthony] Jelonch will represent the eight shirt very well. <\/p>\n
“It’s always a big threat playing against France, especially away from home at a hostile place like Stade de France, so looking forward to it.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n