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Six Nations 2024: Five ways Ireland can beat France in Marseille
Using Opta data to predict where Ireland are strong and where France may show weakness
Ireland beat France in their previous encounter during last year's Six Nations. Photograph: James Crombie/Inpho
Nathan Johns
Thu Feb 01 2024 - 14:48
Six Nations
Ireland Rugby
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