Robbie Henshaw under no illusions about scale of French challenge

Ireland's Robbie Henshaw attempts to power his way through against Italy at the Aviva Stadium. Picture: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

The dust had barely settled on Ireland’s emphatic victory over Italy than Robbie Henshaw was reminded of the extra gears his side will need to find if they are to topple France in Paris and regain the Guinness Six Nations title this Saturday.

Ireland must do what no Irish team has done before and take away a bonus-point win from Paris if they are to be sure of seeing off both the French and England and claim the 2020 title.