French expect tough game against Ireland

France team manager Jo Maso knows Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations showdown with Ireland will not be the easygoing fixture it used to be in the days when Ireland were seen as one of the tournament’s makeweights.

French expect tough game against Ireland

France team manager Jo Maso knows Saturday’s RBS 6 Nations showdown with Ireland will not be the easygoing fixture it used to be in the days when Ireland were seen as one of the tournament’s makeweights.

The two sides meet at Lansdowne Road with the hosts, who beat England last time out, still in contention for a possible grand slam.

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