Beret nice: French fans gather as Ireland look to stay on Grand Slam trail

IT'S the match that is being called le Crunch.

Today's eagerly awaited Six Nations encounter between Ireland and France at Lansdowne Road could be anything but delicious if Ireland fail to stay on course for a Grand Slam decider with Wales next week.

The arrival of the French army of rugby supporters in Dublin for the crucial tie is also guaranteed to turn the air bleu, if the result ends up dashing Irish hopes of le Grand Chelem for the first time in 57 years.