'These are the games you live for' - Hansen says Ireland 'ready' for France blockbuster

The destiny of the Six Nations title could be decided on Saturday, when Ireland and France lock horns in a blockbuster clash in Dublin.

Mack Hansen says Ireland's blockbuster Six Nations showdown with France is a game "you live for", and that he and his team-mates are "ready for the challenge" on Saturday.

Simon Easterby's side top the Six Nations table with 14 points after the opening three matchdays, three ahead of Les Bleus, in their quest for an unprecedented third straight title.

Ireland could seal it this weekend with victory at the Aviva Stadium, should England fail to beat Italy at the Allianz Stadium the following day.

It will be an emotional day in Dublin, with retiring centurions Conor Murray, Cian Healy and Peter O'Mahony set to don the Irish jersey for the final time on home soil.

And Hansen hopes the hosts can provide a fitting send-off for his team-mates.

"One to 23 are world-class players. It's a big challenge, and we're excited for it," the Ireland wing said.

"These are the sort of games that you live for, being able to send some guys off with their last home game and put a stamp on the Six Nations. It's really exciting, and I think we're ready for the challenge."

On the trio, he added: "They're such big parts of the team. Talking about it before, they bring so much experience on the field, but off the field as well. They bring so much craic, laughter and good times.

"It's more about making it as special for them as possible as a whole, the whole campaign. Obviously, we're going to try and get a win for them."