French vow to 'rectify' disciplinary issues ahead of Ireland's arrival

Julien Marchand and Antoine Dupont of France with the Giuseppe Garibaldi trophy after the game

France have recognised the need to cut down their penalty count if they are to get the better of Six Nations opponents Ireland.

Les Bleus conceded a total 14 penalties against Italy on Sunday, compared to Ireland’s six against Wales 24 hours earlier. The hosts' penalty count at Stade de France reached six in the opening half-hour and they hit nine by the 54th minute, the same time referee Jaco Peyper penalised Ireland for the first time at the Aviva.