Summary
FRANCE 26 IRELAND 21
THE flair is back. After years labouring under the utilitarian yolk of Bernard Laporte, new French coach Marc Lieveremont has reinvigorated not just France but this year's Six Nations. The 39- year-old has removed the shackles and demanded that his young side play without fear and with a running resolve and a dedication to adventure. In the first half yesterday, they responded against Ireland by producing a stunning display of expansive rugby spearheaded by a back three that was virtually unstoppable. Yet by the end of the match they were holding on as Ireland's forwards took control. It was truly a game of two halves.See the full content of this document
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Clerc Holds Court As French Flare
Ireland weren't even that bad before the break, but France's fleet-footed forwards and their backs' determination to run the ball at every opportunity set the tempo of the game and they had no choice but to play the game on Gallic terms. Ireland matched the French in terms of possession stats and had th...
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