Andy Farrell: No risk of Ireland suffering World Cup hangover against France

The Six Nations champions started their title defence with an impressive victory in Marseille.

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell saw his side open their Six Nations title defence with a convincing win over France (Brian Lawless/PA)

Andy Farrell insists he had no concerns about Ireland suffering a World Cup hangover during Friday’s thumping Guinness Six Nations win over France.

Both sides went into a blockbuster championship opener in Marseille on the back of having their dreams of lifting the Webb Ellis Cup shattered by narrow quarter-finals exits.