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Brick wall: Paul O'Connell can't power his way through the French defence (Picture: AFP)
Saturday's match saw a magnificent new France team dominating and beating current champions but now helpless Ireland team by a wide and convincing margin at the Stade de France.
Saturday's match saw a magnificent new France team dominating and beating current champions but now helpless Ireland team by a wide and convincing margin at the Stade de France.
The French ended Ireland's 15-month unbeaten run. It was actually no contest as the French scored four tries to the consternation of the Irish. Ireland simply buckled under the more aggressive and clinical French. Final score: France 33 -10 Ireland
During the last 8 months, Le Quinze de France (XV de France) defeated defeated the highly reputed New Zealand All Blacks in their own terrirtory, current world champions South Africa and defending European champions Ireland.
During the last 8 months, Le Quinze de France (XV de France) defeated defeated the highly reputed New Zealand All Blacks in their own terrirtory, current world champions South Africa and defending European champions Ireland.
BBC blogger Tom Fordyce wrote a beautiful piece about the match: Fabulous France and Irish dream
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