French eye Irish scalp at Six Nations in Dublin
- Published: 9 Mar 2013 at 11.49
- Online news: Sports
France hope to ease fears of a first wooden spoon since 1957 with their first victory of the Six Nations on Saturday against an Ireland side who are also in danger of ending up with the tailenders unwanted "prize".
France's rugby union national team players attend a training session at the Aviva stadium in Dublin, on March 8, 2013, on the eve of their Six Nations match against Ireland.
A campaign that opened with plenty of optimism after a successful November series of three Test wins has descended into deep depression and a desperate France coach Philippe Saint-Andre saying he will settle even for a 3-0 win.
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