Andy Farrell: 'No point in Ireland scoring four tries to France's six'

The Ireland head coach faces a fascinating dilemma in chasing four tries and a win against a French side that embraces unstructured rugby more than most

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell at training on Wednesday. Picture: INPHO/Billy Stickland

Andy Farrell insists Ireland will not shoot themselves in the foot by adopting a high-risk strategy against France in Paris this weekend.

The visitors will likely require a four-try winning bonus point at the Stade de France in order to claim an unlikely Six Nations title but the Ireland head coach is all too aware that the French are masters of the unorthodox and the unpredictable.