Ireland/France: Ready for the off at Lansdowne

Both France and Ireland are ready to kick off at Lansdowne road in their Six Nations clash.

Ireland/France: Ready for the off at Lansdowne
Sat, 17 Feb, 2001 - 13:58

Both France and Ireland are ready to kick off at Lansdowne road in their Six Nations clash.

Both teams have been introduced to President Mary McAleese and are now just minutes from the off.

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