Paul Willemse is set to miss France's Six Nations clash against Scotland after being handed a three-week ban for the red card he received last Friday.
Andy Farrell believes talk of leading Ireland to successive Grand Slam titles is premature despite their resounding Six Nations victory over France.
France superstar Antoine Dupont is turning his nerves into motivation ahead of his bid to make France's Sevens squad for the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Andy Farrell hailed Ireland's ruthlessness after their Guinness Six Nations title defence was launched with a record-breaking five-try demolition of 14-man France.
Ireland ruthlessly exposed the absence of Antonie Dupont to launch their Guinness Six Nations title defence with a stunning 38-17 bonus-point demolition of 14-man France.
France captain Gregory Alldritt is confident his team is ready to deliver against Ireland in the Marseille opener of the Six Nations on Friday evening.