France and Ireland begin their 2026 Six Nations campaigns with a heavyweight clash in Paris, a fixture that has defined the Championship in recent seasons. Between them, the two sides have shared the last four titles, and this opening-night meeting already feels like a tone-setter for the entire tournament.
With silverware ambitions firmly in mind on both sides, the stakes could hardly be higher.
There is slightly more pressure on France national rugby union team this time around.
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