Ireland must keep brutish French pack on the move

Donal Lenihan outlines three key battles to decide today’s Six Nations clash between Ireland and France.
Ireland must keep brutish French pack on the move
Sat, 25 Feb, 2017 - 00:00
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Donal Lenihan

1. Schmidt’s clarity over Noves’ philosophy

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Sports ColumnistsSix Nations 2017RugbyIreland6 NationsPlace: DublinPlace: FrancePlace: MarcoussisPlace: NicePlace: ConnachtPlace: ParisPerson: Donal LenihanPerson: SchmidtPerson: Noves’Person: Joe SchmidtPerson: Guy NovesPerson: NovesPerson: FrenchPerson: Peter O’MahonyPerson: Paul O’ConnellPerson: Johnny SextonPerson: Loann GoujonEvent: Six NationsEvent: 2015 World CupEvent: World CupOrganisation: IrelandOrganisation: FranceOrganisation: WalesOrganisation: England
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