Simon Easterby’s side stuttered to victory in Rome before their hopes of a third consecutive Six Nations title ended.
Ireland required a resounding win to put pressure on their title rivals.
Ireland player ratings: Ireland made it hard on themselves, securing a narrow 22-17 win over Italy in Rome that ended their Guinness Six Nations on more of a whimper than a high note.
Ireland have confirmed that Tadhg Furlong, Garry Ringrose and Mack Hansen are set to return for their final match of the Guinness Six Nations against Italy in Rome on Saturday.
France propelled themselves into pole position for championship success with a crushing 42-27 victory in Dublin.
Les Bleus win comfortably despite their captain limping off injured in the first half.
Long-serving trio Peter O’Mahony, Cian Healy and Conor Murray will make final Test appearances in Dublin on Saturday afternoon before finishing their illustrious international careers at the end of the tournament.
Osborne will line up on the right wing for Ireland against title rivals France.