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  1. France 22-0 Ireland

    It's superb defence from Ireland as they legally bring down the French maul, which was starting to get a bit of momentum.

    It's the little wins at this point.

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    France still have the advantage and are now about eight metres out.

    Their momentum stalls, so play is brought back.

    It's into the corner from Jalibert.

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    France have the penalty advantage as Jamie Osborne strays offside.

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    Mike McCarthy
    Former Ireland second row on BBC Radio Ulster

    If Ireland want to have any hope here, they need to get the first score.

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    Donncha O'Callaghan
    Former Ireland lock on BBC Radio 5 Live at the Stade de France

    Ireland look like they could be in for a hiding if they don't get on top of themselves and get performing better than they are.

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    France 22-0 Ireland

    My pre-match prediction looks sound enough so far! France to cruise this championship to back-to-back Grand Slams, England a close second. Take your pick for the order of the also rans - but Scotland will be confident of getting one over on Ireland at long last.

    John, London

    On this showing the Irish have peaked and are now on the downslope of the mountain. As one sided a half as you can get. Lucky it's only 22, even if first try was forward. Disappointing.

    Mike, Neath

    Total first half domination from France, difficult to see how Ireland change it. Still feels odd watching Six Nations on a Thursday night, akin to a Champions League football match being a 3pm Saturday kick-off.

    Blair, Inverness

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    Ireland claim the kick-off and Jamison Gibson-Park responds with a kick into touch.

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    France 22-0 Ireland

    Right, off we go.

    Will we see the comeback of all comebacks or will France see this one out?

    Let's go!

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    Remember, last year's Six Nations came down to bonus points so I'm sure France will want to get the additional point wrapped up as quickly as possible after the restart.

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    As easy as one, two, three.

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    As a Scot, this is the France we feared and admired in the 80s. Fierce, flair, frightening. Great first half.

    Herbert, UK

    Poor Ireland, just too dominant from France...sad.

    James, Sussex

    Ominous from France. Just so dynamic across the entire XV. Scary thing is they can get better. As for Ireland… I guess the only way is up. Many will blame Prendergast but he’s had zero ball to work with. The whole team looks so slow compared to France.

    Alex, London

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    Brian O'Driscoll
    Former Ireland captain on ITV

    It's been one-way traffic. One team has been playing the conditions and the other doesn't know it has been raining all day. It's a complete contrast in style.

    France's powerplay, their skill levels and their offloading, it's been so dominant and it could have been worse than the scoreline is now.

    There is a lot of hard conversations to have now because it could be a long 40 minutes.

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    Not sure if Prendergast was the best horses for courses pick for 10 in this game. Yes he is a good attacker but he can’t defend. Was Farrell thinking Ireland would get to attack for 80mins?…

    Scott, Edinburgh

    Ireland haven’t been in this one at all.. France utterly dominant - this is laying down a marker from the French as a warning.

    David, London

    Unfortunately, Ireland are a sorry sight. Look like years of rebuilding are required. Cannot really just blame injuries for this performance. Hard to watch!

    Steve, Dubai

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    Chris Jones
    BBC rugby union correspondent at the Stade de France

    Looking at the body language, Ireland are sprinting off and France are the ones who are tired!

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    The stats tell you everything you need to know.

    Ireland only have a 69% tackle success rate with 19 missed tackles and 78 made.

    France, on the other hand, are at 79% and have only had to make 42 tackles and missed just eight.

    They've also carried the ball 451 metres, compared to 173 metres for Ireland, and made 84 carries instead of Ireland's 34.

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    Seems like the Irish aren't a fan of Thursday night rugby....

    Bowen, London

    Are France really good, or Ireland really poor… maybe both true??!!

    Ferg, Cheshire

    Ireland look out of breath and out of ideas - big half time team talk needed!

    Toby, Swindon

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    What on earth does Andy Farrell say at half-time?

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    Genuinely, watching 15 dogs chasing a balloon would be one of the most entertaining things I could see. My labrador would be right in the middle of it too.

    In the context of tonight, though, watching the 15 players in green so far has not been as fun.

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    Ireland are playing like 15 dogs chasing a balloon at the moment !

    Fraser, Glasgow

    France look knife edge sharp. Ireland simply ponderous. This could get kinda ugly

    Gary, London

    Ireland don't look very good. France not even in top gear.

    Ian, Solihull

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    Mike McCarthy
    Former Ireland second row on BBC Radio Ulster

    Ireland have been on the back foot and had to do a lot of desperate defending. France's attack has been scintillating.