The Guinness Six Nations kicks off on Thursday night with Ireland away to last year’s winner France in Paris.
The defending champions are big favourites against Andy Farrell’s visitors, who are dealing with a lengthy injury list.
Ireland have tended to start strongly over recent Six Nations tournaments including an away win in this fixture, in Marseille, two years ago.
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TV
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