France got their Six Nations campaign off to a perfect start with a comfortable 36-14 over Ireland at the Stade de France in Paris on Thursday night.
France and La Rochelle prop Uini Atonio has been forced to retire from rugby after suffering a heart attack that has left him in intensive care and unable to continue his playing career.
Ireland's Six Nations preparations have been rocked by the revelation that Bundee Aki didn't fly to Portugal with the squad on Tuesday due to disciplinary reasons.
Ireland have been forced into a pair of squad changes ahead of their Six Nations preparations, with injuries prompting alterations before the team departs for a training camp in Portugal.
England head coach Steve Borthwick named his 36-man Six Nations squad with three uncapped players and no Owen Farrell.
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has announced a 37-man squad for the 2026 Six Nations, including two uncapped players.