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Robert Hynes

France v Ireland kick-off time, date, TV channel information, team news and more

Ireland travel to Paris for a massive Six Nations showdown with France this weekend that could go a long way to deciding who wins this year's Championship.

Andy Farrell's side began their campaign with a 29-7 win over Wales at the Aviva Stadium last week, but know that things will be much tougher in the French capital.

They will be without Keith Earls and Rob Herring for the match, but there were no fresh injury concerns for Farrell following Saturday's win.

Meanwhile, France defeated Italy 37-10 in their opening Six Nations game last Sunday and are the narrow favourites with the bookies to win the tournament ahead of Ireland.

Here's what you need to know about the match:

Date

Saturday, February 12

Time

The action kicks off at 4.45pm.

Venue

The Stade de France in Paris will host the game.

Ireland face France in Paris (©INPHO/James Crombie)

TV information

Virgin Media 1 from 4pm.

Quotes corner

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell: “We know how difficult it is to go to Paris. We are lucky, I suppose, to be on a winning run.

“You are always hungry to get off to a good start and we have managed to do that. We will lick our wounds and we will prepare properly for the French test.

“It is the test of all tests isn’t it, at this moment in time? Everyone knows how well they are playing.”

Betting odds

France win: 8/13

Ireland win: 11/8

Draw: 16/1

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