Ireland vs France: Prediction, head to head, starting line-ups and team news, TV, live coverage and betting odds – Six Nations preview
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Guy Novès' side beat the holders 10-9 at the Stade de France to end a run of five matches without victory against the Irish.
Both Ireland and France bounced back with victories in week two, while Saturday's hosts have been given a fitness boost ahead of a return to Six Nations action.
Ireland team manager Paul Dean said: "Everybody looks good to fully train tomorrow."
Here’s the full breakdown ahead of Sunday’s clash at the Aviva Stadium…
START TIME
The match kicks off at 4.50pm on Saturday February 25.
TV AND LIVE COVERAGE
ITV will be broadcasting the match live with build-up from 4.15pm. Watch ITV live online by following this link www.itv.com/hub/itv
BBC Five Live Sports Extra will provide coverage on the radio.
TEAM NEWS
Ireland expect Johnny Sexton, Rob Kearney and Conor Murray all to prove their fitness for Saturday's Six Nations clash with France by training fully on Tuesday.
Sexton has missed Ireland's first two matches after calf trouble, while Kearney has nursed a biceps injury and Murray sat out training on Friday with a slight adductor issue.
Josh van der Flier could miss the rest of the Six Nations after suffering a shoulder injury, though the Leinster flanker's absence should be offset by Munster back-rower Peter O'Mahony's return to fitness.
STARTING LINE-UPS
To Follow...
HEAD TO HEAD
PREDICTION
BETTING ODDS (provided by 888Sport)
- Ireland to win at 31/100
- Draw at 21/1
- France to win at 5/2
Odds correct as of 4pm February 20. Click here to place a bet.
