Marseille to host Ireland's Six Nations showdown with France

Les Bleus will play their three home games away from Paris. 

DUE SOUTH: Marseille will host Ireland in next term's Six Nations. Picture: NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images

Andy Farrell's Ireland will kick off their Six Nations title defence with a trip to Marseille, it's been confirmed. 

The Velodrome will host the game with France, the opening tie of the tournament on Friday, February 2 (kick off 8pm).