Nichola Fryday wants underdogs Ireland to summer spirit of famous French victory

Nichola Fryday at Ireland Women's Rugby Squad Training, IRFU High Performance Centre, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin 31/3/2022

Despite being rank outsiders to topple an impressively-drilled French outfit, Nichola Fryday is convinced the Ireland women’s rugby team are capable of getting their Six Nations Championship campaign back on track at Stade Ernest Wallon in Toulouse tomorrow (kick-off 2.15pm Irish time).

Offaly native Fryday’s first game as Irish captain began in disappointing fashion against Wales at the RDS last Saturday as a late flourish from the visitors consigned them to a 27-19 defeat. The expectation is that France will build on their comprehensive 39-6 victory over Italy in the opening round of the competition, but it won’t be for the want of trying on the part of Fryday and her international colleagues.