France vs Ireland – Six Nations: Live score, team news and updates as Grand Slam champions make blistering start as Tadhg Beirne crosses for visitors’ second try

France XV: T Ramos; D Penaud, G Fickou, J Danty, Y Moefana; M Jalibert, M Lucu; C Baille, P Mauvaka, U Atonio; P Gabrillagues, P Willemse; F Cros, C Olivon, G Alldritt (c)

Replacements: J Marchand, R Wardi, D Aldegheri, R Taofifenua, C Woki, P Boudehent, N Le Garrec, L Bielle-Biarrey

Maxime Lucu replaces Antoine Dupont and joins Bordeaux halfback partner Matthieu Jalibert, while Romain Ntamack remains sidelined due to the knee injury that forced him to miss the World Cup.

Ireland XV: H Keenan; C Nash, R Henshaw, B Aki, J Lowe; J Crowley, J Gibson Park; A doorman, D Sheehan, T Furlong; J McCarthy, T Beirne; P O’Mahony (c), J van der Flier, C Doris

Replacements: R Kelleher, C Healy, F Bealham, J Ryan, R Baird, J Conan, C Murray, C Frawley

Ireland, meanwhile, have handed Six Nations debuts to Mungster wing Calvin Nash and Leinster lock Joe McCarthy – while Jack Crowley fills in for Johnny Sexton’s huge boots at fly-half.

Ireland flanker and captain Peter O'Mahony attends a press conference at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille on February 1, 2024, on the eve of the Six Nations international rugby match between France and Ireland.  (Photo by Nicolas TUCAT/AFP) (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT/AFP via Getty Images)