Too early for talk of title decider? Farrell plots Ireland masterclass in France
France and Ireland resume their respective Guinness Six Nations title bids with Saturday’s crunch clash in Paris.
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He hasn’t shown any – Joey Carbery free of nerves before crunch Ireland clash
Ireland fly-half Joey Carbery has showed no sign of nerves ahead of making his maiden Guinness Six Nations start away to France, according to scrum coach John Fogarty.
Joey Carbery feels ready for first Six Nations start after injury nightmare
Joey Carbery says he is “mentally and physically” ready for his first Guinness Six Nations start following multiple long-term injuries during his career.
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France head coach Fabien Galthie does not expect Ireland to modify their offensive style of play in the absence of injured captain Johnny Sexton.
Andy Farrell: Johnny Sexton absence may provide ‘great development’ for Ireland
Andy Farrell says the loss of influential skipper Johnny Sexton for Saturday’s crunch Guinness Six Nations clash with France could provide “great development” for Ireland going forward.
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France and Ireland will lock horns on Saturday in Paris in a mouth-watering contest which could have a major bearing on the destination of the Guinness Six Nations title.
Andrew Conway knows France pose a threat but says Ireland can get stronger
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Paris win can put Ireland in pole position for Six Nations glory – Johnny Sexton
Johnny Sexton hopes Ireland can kick-start a winning habit in Paris ahead of next year’s World Cup by putting themselves in pole position for Guinness Six Nations glory.