As you can probably imagine, I was delighted to be contacted by the Irish Examiner ahead of the 2019 Six Nations clash between Ireland and France in Dublin.
This was the first of three confirmed articles in five days ahead of the game.
France international centre Gaël Fickou admits victory over a weakened Scotland has restored “a little confidence” in their under-fire squad, but Sunday’s clash with Ireland in Dublin will be a “step up” in class.
James Harrington: Freelance sports journalist 