Ronan O’Gara: Ireland can set tone in first 10 minutes

By the time the Aviva clock hits 2.25pm, the La Rochelle head coach tells us he’ll have a good idea where the victory is going.

PRE-MATCH CHAT: Donal Lenihan, Ronan O' Gara and Mike Prendergast in conversation at the Six Nations Show hosted by the Irish Examiner and event partners Sketchers Ireland at the Metropole Hotel, Cork. - Pic; David Creedon

As the clock strikes 2.15pm on Saturday afternoon, referee Wayne Barnes will blow his whistle to signal the beginning of Ireland versus France at the Aviva Stadium.

SIX NATIONS CHAMPIONSHIP

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Your home for the latest news, views and analysis of this year's Six Nations Championship from our award winning sports team.