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THE FACTS
When is France vs Ireland on and what time does it start? France vs Ireland will take place on Friday 2nd February, 2024 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is France vs Ireland taking place? France vs Ireland will take place at Stade Velodrome in Marseille, France
Where can I get tickets for France vs Ireland? Ticket information for France vs Ireland can be found on each nation’s official website
What channel is France vs Ireland on in the UK? Television coverage is shared between BBC and ITV so it is worth checking their schedules for France vs Ireland
Where can I stream France vs Ireland in the UK? If televised live on BBC, France vs Ireland can be streamed live on iPlayer, while ITVX is the place to go if the match is on ITV
THE LOWDOWN
FRANCE
IRELAND
THE TEAM NEWS
FRANCE
Starting 15: Thomas Ramos, Damian Penaud, Gael Fickou, Jonathan Danty, Yoram Moefana, Matthieu Jalibert, Maxime Lucu, Gregory Alldritt, Charles Ollivon, Francois Cros, Paul Willemse, Paul Gabrillagues, Uini Atonio, Peato Mauvaka, Cyril Baille
Replacements: Julien Marchand, Reda Wardi, Dorian Aldegheri, Posolo Tuilagi, Cameron Woki, Paul Boudehent, Nolann Le Garrec, Louis Bielle-Biarrey
IRELAND
Starting 15: Hugo Keenan, Calvin Nash, Robbie Henshaw, Bundee Aki, James Lowe, Jack Crowley, Jamison Gibson-Park, Caelan Doris, Josh van der Flier, Peter O'Mahony, Tadhg Beirne, Joe McCarthy, Tadhg Furlong, Dan Sheehan, Andrew Porter
Replacements: Ronan Kelleher, Cian Healy, Finlay Bealham, James Ryan, Ryan Baird, Jack Conan, Conor Murray, Ciaran Frawley
THE PREDICTION
This is a humdinger to begin the 2024 Six Nations as France host defending champions Ireland. The French could not make it back-to-back successes as in terms of Championships as the Irish proved to be too good last year and they will be out to enact some revenge here. It is never easy to win in France but with no Antoine Dupont, the man who has won the Player of the Championship award in the past two years, the door is open for Ireland to get off to a strong start.
TIP: Ireland to win