Our rankings of today's game
IRELAND 26-14 FRANCE
Ireland beat the holy hell out of an ordinary France side to ensure they go to Cardiff next weekend still in with a title chance. Their comprehensive victory over Les Bleus, at the Aviva Stadium, laves them third in the standings but a win over Grand Slam-chasing Wales should put second-placed England under pressure going into the final game of the 2019 Guinness Six Nations.
Ireland scored after only three minutes when Rory Best dotted down in the corner after a rolling maul. Ireland were in the French 22 for 51% of the first half but their dominance only showed on the scoreboard near the end of the first half, when Johnny Sexton then Jack Conan scored to make it 19-0. France started the second half brightly but Ireland fronted up and eventually turned the tables. After another period of pressure, a smart Irish lineout saw CJ Stander find Keith Earls on the charge and the try-scoring bonus was secured with over 20 minutes left to play. Ireland pressed to improve their points advantage but it was Arthur Iturria, after Yoann Huget got over, that secured the game's final score.A late call-up to the starting XV, started with a nice kick in behind French lines.
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