French strike 'unlikely to scupper Ireland rugby fans' travel plans' 

Huge numbers of Irish supporters are expected to make the journey to France for the mammoth quarter final tie against New Zealand. Picture: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Irish rugby fans heading to Paris this weekend are likely to escape the worst of the disruption caused by a general strike of French workers on Friday, which includes those in the transport sector.

Huge numbers of Irish supporters are expected to make the journey to France for the mammoth quarter final tie against New Zealand, but travel expert Eoghan Corry said the strikes should not prevent fans from getting there in time for the game.