Saturday’s showdown in Dublin promises a ‘go hard or go home’ treat that could even surpass 2023’s classic
Not every anticipated Six Nations classic lives up to its pre‑match billing. Look no further for a prime example than last year’s opening Six Nations night in Marseille, when France launched their campaign against Ireland with all the speed and dynamism of an elderly escargot. They were also reduced to 14 players after half an hour and the visitors strolled to a comfortable 38-17 win.
But this time? Politely decline all shopping trips, walk the poodle early and make sure there’s enough Guinness in the fridge. Because some games are unmissable and this is a defining contest for both teams. Can Ireland, with successive titles already in the backpack, stay on track for an unprecedented three-peat? Or is now the time for Fabien Galthié’s France to embrace their supposed destiny?
Written by Robert Kitson
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/mar/07/six-nations-thunder-lightning-and-three-peat-hopes-ireland-and-france-put-it-all-on-the-line under the title “Thunder, lightning and three-peat hopes: Ireland and France put it all on the line”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
