France v Ireland: Five talking points

Ireland trio will face Six Nations baptism of fire

Ireland’s Six Nations debutants must step up

Lock James Ryan, wing Jacob Stockdale, and centre Bundee Aki will all make their tournament debuts for Ireland in the unforgiving Stade de France atmosphere. Captain Rory Best has challenged the trio to step up to the plate and prove their true Test match credentials, in the bear-pit Paris arena. Amid the baying crowds and ferocious noise, Best wants the youngsters to keep their heads. How those three stand or fall could play a crucial part in Ireland’s chances.