Both Stephen Ferris and Donncha O'Callaghan are among those additions as both players continue their rehabilitation from leg and knee injuries that ruled them out of the Italy game.

On other injury news, Paul O'Connell came off during the Italy game after receiving a blow above the left eye in the second half but is expected to resume training this week. Andrew Trimble also came off in the second half with a tight hamstring and while he is a concern ahead of selection for the France game, he will be monitored over the next 24 hours to see how he recovers.

Ronan O'Gara received a blow to his right knee and was withdrawn as a precaution and will also be monitored over the next 24 hours.

None of the players have been ruled out of selection at this point for the team to play France which will be announced on Tuesday.

Ireland Squad (in addition to Italy match 22): 

Tony Buckley
Gavin Duffy
Stephen Ferris
Chris Henry
Marcus Horan
Denis Hurley
Shane Jennings
Johne Murphy
Donncha O'Callaghan
Jonathan Sexton
Dan Tuohy