Ireland face France in a meeting of the teams considered the top two contenders to win this year’s Six Nations after impressive opening wins.
France overwhelmed Italy 37-10 and Ireland beat champions Wales 29-7.
Ireland travel to Paris without their captain Johnny Sexton he strained a hamstring in training. Without Sexton, the Irish will be seeking their first win in France since 2018.
The winners will become favourites for the title.
Here’s everything you need to know about the game.
France vs Ireland date, kick off time and venue
France vs Ireland is scheduled for a 4.45pm GMT kick-off today, Saturday February 12, 2022.
The Stade de France will host the match.
How to watch France vs Ireland
TV channel: Today’s game will be broadcast on ITV 1 from 4pm.
Live stream: The ITV Hub (free with a subscription) will provide a live stream.
France vs Ireland team news
The major news of course is the fact that Sexton will miss the crunch clash.
The Irish captain misses out with a hamstring injury, leaving James Ryan to take over as skipper and Joey Carberry will replace Sexton at fly-half.
For France, Yoram Moefana replaces Jonathan Danty and François Cros comes in for Dylan Cretin.
France vs Ireland lineups
France: Baille, Marchand, Atonio, Woki, Willemse, Cros, Jelonch, Alldritt, Dupont, Ntamack, Villiere, Moefana, Fickou, Penaud, Jaminet
Replacements: Mauvaka, Gros, Bamba, Taofifenua, Flament, Cretin, Lucu, Ramos
Ireland: Keenan; Conway, Ringrose, Aki, Hansen; Carbery, Gibson-Park; Porter, Kelleher, Furlong; Beirne, Ryan (c); Doris, van der Flier, Conan.
Replacements: Sheehan, Healy, Bealham, Henderson, O’Mahony, Murray, Carty, Henshaw.
France vs Ireland head to head history and results
In total, there have been 109 games between the two.
France have won 58 times, Ireland 35 and there have been seven draws.
France vs Ireland prediction
This looks set to be one of the most important matches of the whole Six Nations, with the winner very much the favourites to go on and win the championship.
Ireland were impressive during their win over Wales and look strong enough to emerge victorious once more, although the hostile home crowd could make things very difficult.
An incredibly tight match is in store - a moment of magic or an individual error could well settle it.
Ireland to win.
France vs Ireland betting odds
France win: 1/2
Draw: 17/1
Ireland win: 15/8
