'Defeat is not really a friend, but we will have to spend the day with her' - Galthie
France boss Fabien Galthie claimed his side lacked energy and were tactically naïve in their loss to Ireland.
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Six Nations - Ireland v France: All you need to know
Some are calling it an early Grand Slam decider, but in reality this game doesn't need the cheap hype.
Discipline not a weakness, says Galthie as France name unchanged side
PARIS :France head coach Fabien Galthie insisted discipline was not one of his team's weaknesses as the defending champions gear up for a potentially decisive Six Nations clash against Ireland in Dublin on Saturday.
France will be better, but so will Ireland - Jackman
Bernard Jackman and Sean Cronin say they haven't been fooled by France's shaky Six Nations start, although they still believe Ireland will make it two wins from two when the sides meet this Saturday at the Aviva Stadium (live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player).
France scare against Italy not ideal but Ireland captain Sexton raring to go
Ireland skipper Johnny Sexton concedes that France's scare against Italy last weekend wasn't all that welcome in the home camp.
France flyhalf Ntamack says Ireland 'comfortable favourites' in Dublin meeting
France flyhalf Romain Ntamack says Ireland are "comfortable favourites" for Saturday's predicted Six Nations title decider with Ireland in Dublin.
'We think we're fitter' - Lowe backing Ireland to play France on own terms
James Lowe says Ireland have to back their skill and fitness when they welcome France to the Aviva Stadium in Round 2 of the Guinness Six Nations this Saturday (live on RTÉ2, RTÉ Radio 1 and RTÉ Player).