A huge up and under is won by France and they go on the attack just inside Irelands 10 meter line. Eventually the ball is held up and France will have the scrum.
Szarzewski throw is stolen by O'Connell with Ireland turning over. their attack leads to nothing with Dave Kearney kicking in behind Huget. France will have the lineout just inside their 10 meter line.
Ireland win the scrum and the ball is eventually given to Sexton who clears the ball to halfway. Ireland can breath a sigh of relief.
First lineout of the game is won by France.and the ball is given to Bastaraud and breaks the tackle of D'arcy and runs into yards of space but his attempted pass to Medard is forward. Ireland will have the scrum just inside their 22.
Machenaud splits the posts as France go into an early lead.
A legend of the game. One of the most exciting centers ever.
Early penalty conceded as Henry is penalized for not releasing the tackler. Machenaud will go for the posts 30 meters out to the right
Anything happening?
Trimble takes it in the air and a box kick from Murray is taken by Medard as they make it into the Irish half.
Remi Tales gets the game underway here in the final game of this year's 6 Nations. Where will the trophy at the end of the 80 minutes.