Peter Jackson: The greatest? Where does Ireland-France classic rank in Six Nations history?

The showdown between the game's top two teams had it all on Saturday. 
Peter Jackson: The greatest? Where does Ireland-France classic rank in Six Nations history?

GO FORWARD BALL: Ireland's Garry Ringrose scores his side's fourth try. Picture: INPHO/James Crombie

Mon, 13 Feb, 2023 - 06:12
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Had Muhammad Ali only lived to see a proper rugby match in all its gladiatorial glory, it would surely have had him waxing lyrical on his favourite subject.

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