All this talk about the 'slow heavy french pack' in the commentary, pretty sure the irish are heavier

Sexton back in the squad for his kicking accuracy and game management yet messed one up already got to feel for paddy jackson

Game*

Good Gamd from Ireland

Ireland win the lineout battle, Stander carries powerfully making excellent yards, Sexton kicks for the corner but the ball goes straight out, coming all the way back for a French lineout at halfway

Both teams are looking dangerous though

Penalty Ireland as France are guilty of using their hand sin the ruck, Sexton finds touch inside the French 10m line

Either was clueless and needs to learn breakdown rules or blatant and needed talking to since france were on the front foot

Spedding kicks to touch inside the Irish 22, France secure lineout possession and begin a series of pick and drive phases inside the Irish 10m line

And blatent