Rgds Jackson vs sexton, both are now top class and deserve a starting spot in any game at 10 - how lucky we are. France are a physical team, joe knows he will have to empty the bench and better to have the one who is fully fit / in form coming on when sexton has done his bit. What is clear is if ireland are to win this they need to start strong from the start, control possession and be very clinical when they get opportunities. If we play territory, we need to keep the ball away from spedding. They did this against Italy but failed against Scotland, particularly in first half. Having OMahony to come on in the second half will make a huge difference I hope. Given England will 5 point win today, ireland need a big performance and fingers crossed they deliver

Come on Ireland

Go Ireland

Remember this prediction 25 -18 to Ireland 👍🏻

Lads, the French have played really well for awhile. Vs NZ, if Barrett didn't get the pick five, France scores that try and is up on NZ at that point. They had England by the throat and let go. Sexton or Jackson aside, our boys had best bring their A game, cuz France is ridiculously close to being the powerhouse they ought to be. That said, COYBIG!

Sexton needs to be on the pitch. Sheer presence is enough to make the opposition worry!

The French have a reputation for targeting the 10 and if Nigel is blindsided, Jackson is a great standby - and he's a lot tougher than he looks...

Spot on Rory. What must he do to earn a starting spot? He's done everything that was asked of him.

Jackson has played well for ulster alright and had a great game against Italy. Didn't show up for the Scotland game in the first half. Sexton would not have put up with the s#*t going on around him and found a better solution a lot earlier on in the game. He is world class regardless of recent game time, if he's fit, you start him over Jackson every day of the week. Ireland play far better and lose hardly ever with Sexton on the pitch

Jackson has been robbed. Call the police