France v Ireland prediction: Les Bleus to ‘kick off with a bang’ as ‘Paris factor’ drives Antoine Dupont’s men to statement victory
2026/02/04
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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.
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With silverware ambitions firmly in mind on both sides, the stakes could hardly be higher.
A Championship Opener With Added Edge
There is slightly more pressure on France national rugby union team this time around.
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