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Ireland, an infernal winning machine

2023-02-08T16:15:02.461Z


DECRYPTION - World number 1, the XV of Clover wants to assert its new status against France. The times are changing. Since the 2019 World Cup in Japan, France and Ireland have established themselves as the two flagship nations of the Old Continent, and even of the rugby planet. So much so that these two teams – opposed this Saturday in Dublin – now sit at the top of the world rankings. The shock of the second day of the Tournament, at the Aviva Stadium, is therefore for many a final befor


The times are changing.

Since the 2019 World Cup in Japan, France and Ireland have established themselves as the two flagship nations of the Old Continent, and even of the rugby planet.

So much so that these two teams – opposed this Saturday in Dublin – now sit at the top of the world rankings.

The shock of the second day of the Tournament, at the Aviva Stadium, is therefore for many a final before the hour.

And a serious test for the Irish, who remain on three defeats in a row against the Blues in the Six Nations.

But Clover XV England coach Andy Farrell remains focused on his goal: “

We want to win every game we play.

We want to win, perform and do our best because we want to continue to progress as a group

, ”he insists.

To discover

  • Calendar and results 6 Nations

  • Ranking Tournament 6 of Nations

Read alsoThe fabulous destiny of the Six Nations Tournament on television

One thing is certain: the Irish, who started with a bang last Saturday in Wales (success 34-10) and have a favorable calendar this year with receptions from the French and the English, do not…

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Source: lefigaro

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