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Unbeaten France Keeping Eyes Set On First Grand Slam In 12 Years Tonight

Friday, 11 March 2022 09:32

Photo credit: Twitter/@FranceRugby

They're in Cardiff to take on Wales.

France could end the night 80 minutes away from a first Grand Slam in twelve years.

They are in Cardiff to play Wales in tonight's lone Six Nations encounter.

Wales captain Dan Biggar insists revenge isn't on their mind.

They were denied a Grand Slam en route to last year's championship when they lost in Paris.

Biggar's called their opponents - who are undefeated in this year's competition - the "form side in world rugby":

Kick off at the Principality Stadium is at 8.

Meanwhile,

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Peter O’Mahony deserves his starting place against England.

Jack Conan has been left among the replacements for the crucial Six Nations test at Twickenham.

But Farrell says O’Mahony’s current form warrants a starting berth:

England head coach Eddie Jones admits it's a big boost to have Joe Launchbury back in his squad.

The Wasps lock is set to make his first international appearance since December 2020 in the must win Six Nations clash against Ireland tomorrow.

Jones believes Launchbury will improve his side:

While in club news,

Leinster winger Adam Byrne will join Connacht at the end of this season.

He follows Birr prop Peter Dooley in making the switch to the Sportsground.

Leinster also confirmed the twin departures to Exeter today of Rory O’Loughlin and Jack Dunne.

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