Bernard Jackman: Experimental French side sure to cause Joe Schmidt a few problems

I wonder what Guy Noves must be thinking this week as he prepares to pit himself against Joe Schmidt for the first time in international battle.

The new French coach saw his side sneak to victory against Six Nations minnows Italy in his first game at the helm on Saturday.

It was a performance that was below par, full of errors and mistakes. The media and the paying public were left unimpressed.