Louis Picamoles and Noa Nakaitaci will start against Ireland as France go for the jugular against Ireland in Cardiff on Sunday.

France’s No 8 may be comparatively small, but Louis Picamoles has a habit of humiliating those who underestimate him

Forwards coach Easterby has warned Ireland to shut down power-runner Picamoles at source, admitting the Toulouse number eight will pose a significant threat at the Millennium Stadium.