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The talking points ahead of today’s crunch Ireland -France test
Ireland’s season is on the line today – and coach Andy Farrell knows it.
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Ireland’s season is on the line today – and coach Andy Farrell knows it.
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Joe Schmidt will pick out the flaws in his team’s display but there were many positives.
Ben Te’o and Jamie George have only one Test start between them but their rise continues.
The quality of the Lions’ bench to face the NZ Provincial Barbarians indicates their depth.
The Scarlets were brilliant in attack, while Munster’s defence fell apart.
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Wales had more of the big individual performers on a desperately disappointing night for Ireland.
There were positives in the performances of Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier off the bench.
Connacht fullback Tiernan O’Halloran was very impressive for Ireland.
There was more than just the presidency at stake in yesterday’s vote.
Ireland will feel they missed their best-ever chance to win a series in South Africa.
Johnny Sexton and Conor Murray looked classy for long periods of the game.
Ireland will pick out missed chances in their draw with Wales in Dublin.
Ulster must now wait on other results in Europe.
Stade Français scored three tries to end the province’s Champions Cup campaign.
Munster gave up three incredibly soft tries.
It was another disappointing day for Leo Cullen’s men in Europe.
Jamie Heaslip and the other leaders must stand up, while Johnny Sexton and Keith Earls are fit.
Joe Schmidt will pick out flaws, but this was a promising opening performance from Ireland.
England ruled the skies and bossed the breakdown, while Ireland showed signs of their game plan.
There are two uncapped Leinster men starting against Robbie Deans’ side.
Paulie’s goodbye, Keatley’s wobbles and more of the big issues from Thomond Park.
The provinces helped each other out on a nail-biting last round of regular season fixtures.
Drew Mitchell’s second-half try was sublime, while both sides now look to the Top 14.
Vunipola’s power, Clermont frailties, the Saracens counter attack and an atmosphere for the ages.
International quality, Ulster’s ruthlessness, Connacht’s errors and the losing bonus point.
Bath’s attacking approach, Watson’s yellow card costly, Madigan’s kicking and Leinster’s performance.
Fitter leaders, the backline thriving, England’s task and attack on top.
Zebo misses out, Joe’s ideal XV, consistency on the bench and the returning Lukey Fitz.
The lineout failings, the Welsh defence, Wayne Barnes and an attack that couldn’t get over the line.
There’s no change at 23, while Jordi Murphy starts his second game of the championship.
The game plan, Ian Keatley, Ireland’s centres, scope for improvement and a patched-together back row.
Madigan’s audition at 10, Lukey Fitz on the left wing, front row power and a strong Saxons selection.
Keith Earls, Ireland hopefuls, Dineen’s display and a happy ending in Europe.
Matt O’Connor’s men were brilliant in the first half, but Wasps fought back powerfully after the break.
High error count, Saracens excel, blunt Munster and where was JJ?
Home defeat, Aki on form again, first-half failings and set-piece issues.
Dominance for Munster, the kick chase, Leinster’s blunt attack, Keatley at 10 and the Leinster D.
Noel Reid’s class, power from Aki and Douglas, Connacht’s losing start and no festive fireworks.
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