Ireland put their World Cup disappointment firmly behind them as kicked off their Grand Slam defence in style with a 38-17 win against France in Marseille. The defending Guinness Six Nations champions looked right back to their best as they pulled the French apart on home soil, with bonus-point win just Ireland’s fourth victory away to the French in 40 years.
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A second half piledriver from Benjamin Pavard was enough for France to scrape past a valiant Irish side that finished the game on top with a world class save from Mike Maignan denying Nathan Collins a equalising header moments from full time at the Aviva Stadium.
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France bolstered their Grand Slam ambitions with a hard fought but deserved 30-24 victory over Ireland at the Stade de France. Antoine Dupont’s stunning early try and the unerring boot of Melvyn Jaminet proved to be decisive for Les Blues.
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Ireland will be without captain and fly half Jonathan Sexton as they head to Paris this weekend for their highly anticipated Six Nations clash with France. The Leinster man has been sidelined by a hamstring strain and will be replaced by Joey Carbery.
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The French sports minister has confirmed that Ireland’s final Six Nations match against France in Paris this Saturday has been postponed. Ireland’s game against Italy last weekend was also postponed over Coronavirus fears.
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