Veteran pair look to restore French pride

Olivier Magne and Raphael Ibanez are aiming to provide the spark for France in tomorrow’s RBS Six Nations Championship clash with Ireland.

Veteran pair look to restore French pride

Olivier Magne and Raphael Ibanez are aiming to provide the spark for France in tomorrow’s RBS Six Nations Championship clash with Ireland.

The French began as championship favourites following their impressive autumn campaign – which included wins over Australia and South Africa – but they failed to live up to expectations on Sunday when their Grand Slam hopes went up in smoke in a 20-16 defeat to Scotland.

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