I previewed the 2021 Six Nations Ireland-France match, from a French angle, for The Rugby Paper – and I was bang on about the bombing raids … though, it wasn’t exactly difficult to work out.
(I secretly like the fact it’s tagged Columnists, James Harrington, Six Nations – but, shhhhhhh)
France had expected Johnny Sexton-launched high bombs and precision Conor Murray mortar shells to pour down on their back three at a rainsoaked and windswept Aviva today as they look for a first win in Dublin since 2011.
James Harrington: Freelance sports journalist 