In the week leading up to the 2019 Six Nations match between Ireland and France in Dublin, the Irish Examiner asked me to write three pieces for them.
This was the second of those three – on the continuing mystery of Teddy Thomas…
The only vague surprise about France coach Jacques Brunel’s decision to keep faith with the 23 players who beat Scotland for Sunday’s Six Nations match against Ireland was that it was the first time he has named the same side for consecutive matches since taking the job in January 2018.
James Harrington: Freelance sports journalist 