France vs Ireland – Six Nations 2024 – Match Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips 02/02/2024

Match Details

Match: France vs Ireland

Date: 02/02/2024

Time: 8 pm GMT

Venue: Stade Velodrome in Marseille

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Prediction on France vs Ireland

In this highly anticipated clash between rugby giants France and Ireland, Andy Farrell’s side enters as the clear favorite against the host nation. While Ireland secured a convincing 32-19 victory over Les Bleus in their last encounter in February 2023, the head-to-head stats slightly favor France, boasting three wins in their last four meetings. With both teams missing key players, Ireland is determined to defend their Grand Slam title at any cost. 

Predicted outcome: France 20-35 Ireland. We expect to see a fiercely contested match with Ireland emerging as favorites against Les Bleus.

Match Preview on France vs Ireland 

In the upcoming Six Nations 2024 showdown between France and Ireland, history tilts in favor of France. These teams have clashed 17 times since their first meeting in the 2007 Six Nations, where France edged a 20-17 victory. In their recent five encounters, France has secured three wins while Ireland has triumphed twice.

France enters the match with a strong record, winning five of their last six games across all competitions. Their only loss came against South Africa in the Rugby World Cup 2023 quarter-finals, where they narrowly fell 28-29. With ten championship titles to their name, France boasts a significant pedigree in the tournament, surpassing Ireland’s count by at least six.

On the other hand, Ireland heads into the contest with a commendable record, winning five out of their last six matches in all competitions. Their sole defeat occurred against New Zealand in the Rugby World Cup 2023, where they lost 28-24. The Irish team, seeking to defend their Six Nations Championship after a flawless run last year, will be determined to make their mark once again.

Team News

Ireland 

Mack Hansen and Jimmy O’Brien are sidelined with shoulder and neck injuries, respectively. The wing position sees Calvin Nash, Jordan Larmour, and Jacob Stockdale contending for the 14 shirt.

France

Meanwhile, France will miss Dupont, with Maxime Lucu expected to step in at scrum-half. Mathieu Jalibert remains at fly-half in the absence of Romain Ntamack. Emmanuel Meafou’s injury rules him out of his anticipated debut, impacting the French forward pack.

France vs Ireland: Squads

France

J.Marchand, P. Mauvaka, P. Willemse, C. Ollivon, R. Taofifenua, S. Taofifenua, R. Wardi, C. Woki, L. Bielle-Biarrey, J. Danty, N. Depoortere, G. Fickou, E. Gailleton, A. Gibert, M. Jalibert, M. Jaminet, N. Le Garrec, M. Lebel, M. Lucu, Y. Moefana, D. Penaud, T. Ramos, E. Abadie, D. Aldegheri, G. Alldritt, U. Atonio, C. Baille, G. Barlot, P. Boudehen, F. Cros, P. Gabrillagues, M. Halagahu, A. Roumat, T. Laclayat

Ireland

J.Ryan, D. Sheehan, T. Stewart, N. Timoney, J. van der Flier, B. Aki, H. Byrne, C. Casey, J. Crowley, C. Frawley, J. Gibson-Park, R. Henshaw, H. Keenan, J. Larmour, J. Lowe, S. McCloskey, C. Murray, C. Nash, G. Ringrose, J. Stockdale, R. Baird, F. Bealham, T. Beirne, J. Conan, C. Doris, T. Furlong, C. Healy, I. Henderson, R. Kelleher, J. Loughman, J. McCarthy, P. O’Mahony, T. O’Toole, A. Porter

Where to watch France vs Ireland?

TV Channel: ITV1

Single: Pending

Six Nations 2024

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