Paris match gets green light

Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations clash with France was tonight given the go-ahead after the Stade de France passed a pitch inspection by referee Dave Pearson.

Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations clash with France was tonight given the go-ahead after the Stade de France passed a pitch inspection by referee Dave Pearson.

The covers were removed two hours before the scheduled 8pm GMT kick-off time and Pearson was satisfied the playing surface was fit for purpose despite days of sub-zero temperatures.

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