France enter their Six Nations title defence at the Stade de France with a potential do-or-die battle with Ireland that could shape the tournament to come.
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Les Bleus triumphed in a tight three-horse race last year and are expected to duel closely with England for glory in 2026. Every victory, every bonus point matters from the first to final kick of the competition.
Antoine Dupont limped off with a ruptured ACL injury during this fixture last year and will return to the France side for the first time here.
Ireland are less fancied this time around despite the return of coach Andy Farrell following British & Irish Lions duty last season, but at the very least they could prove kingmakers in a tussle between the French and English.
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