Six Nations 2026: Ireland out to stop 'darting fish' Antoine Dupont and favourites France

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**Ireland vs. France: 6 Nations Match Preview**

* The match is scheduled to take place at the Stade de France in Paris.
* Ireland's fly-half Sam Prendergast will start the Six Nations against France, but his defense has been under scrutiny.
* French fly-half Matthieu Jalibert is expected to return from injury and play alongside captain Damian Penaud.

**Lineups**

Ireland:
- Osborne (Prop)
- O'Brien (Lock), Ringrose (Centre), McCloskey (Centre), Stockdale (Winger)
- S Prendergast, Gibson-Park
- Loughman, Sheehan, Clarkson, McCarthy, Beirne, C Prendergast, Van der Flier, Doris

France:
- Ramos (Prop)
- Attissogbe, Depoortere, Moefana, Bielle-Biarrey (Winger)
- Jalibert, Dupont (capt), Gros
- Marchand, Aldegheri, Ollivon, Guillard, Cros, Jegou, Jelonch

**Key Players**

* Sam Prendergast: Ireland's young fly-half will face his biggest test yet against France.
* Matthieu Jalibert: The French fly-half is expected to return from injury and cause problems for the Irish defense.
* Damian Penaud: The former Ireland captain is now with France, but can still use his experience to lead his new team.

**Prediction**

The article does not provide a definitive prediction for the match. However, it suggests that France's French faces are missing, which could give them an edge over Ireland.
 
⚽️ think france have good chance of winnin', but ireland defence has been lookin pretty shaky lately 🤔. prendergast young and talented but can he cope with the pressure? 💡 also wonder why they dropped ryan larmour from startin lineup... did somethin go wrong with him? 👀
 
🏉 I'm thinking what's the point of all these teams and players? Can't we just have a big friendly game with our mates? 🤣 Anyway, I think Sam Prendergast is gonna be all over the place out there trying to stop that French fly-half Matthieu Jalibert. 😬 France has some talented players for sure but Ireland's defense is looking shaky, they need to get their ducks in a row! 💪 Maybe if they did a bit of team-building, like a fun day out or something 🌳?
 
I'm thinking, what's up with this Six Nations thing? Every year it's like, same teams playing against each other, but I guess it's all about who can put the most points on the board, right? 🤔 So France is missing some of their key players and now they're gonna rely on these youngsters to step up, which could be interesting. Ireland's got a tough fly-half in Prendergast, but he's definitely gotta show up big time if they wanna take down the French. And Penaud is always good for a bit of leadership, even if he is wearing his new colours now. 😊
 
I'm thinking, like, what if Ireland's defense is super solid and they can shut down Jalibert's attacks? 🤔 Sam Prendergast has been getting a lot of flak for his mistakes but he's still got skills, you know? And Damian Penaud is just the kind of captain who'll get the French team pumped up. But on the other hand, France does look a bit light in the front row and their backs do seem pretty powerful... 😒 I'm gonna say 24-20 to France 🤞
 
omg 🤯 i'm low-key excited for this 6 nations match ! france is lookin' fierce with jalibert comin back from injury and all, but i gotta say, ireland's got some new blood too - sam prendergast is gonna bring the heat as their young fly-half 💥 he's been doin some crazy things in training already. and let's be real, france's defense has been a lil shaky lately 🤔 so if they can sort that out, they might just take this one
 
I'm feeling like Ireland is in trouble 🤔. I mean, they're gonna be up against this super talented French team and they just can't seem to get their defense sorted out 😬. Sam Prendergast is a great young player, but he's gotta step up his game if he wants to take down Jalibert. And let's not forget Damian Penaud on the other side – that guy's experience will be crucial for France 🕊️. I'm gonna put my money on France taking this one 😬
 
The upcoming Six Nations match between Ireland and France is definitely going to be a nail-biter 🤔. I think Sam Prendergast will have his hands full trying to deal with Matthieu Jalibert's tricky plays - that young French fly-half has some serious skills under his belt 🙌. But you know what? Prendergast has been working on his defense and he looks like a solid replacement for the Irish team.

On the other hand, I'm a bit worried about Ireland's defense line-up... they've got some big names like Van der Flier and Doris, but we all know how important it is to have a strong front row in rugby. If France can manage to get their scrum going, they might be able to put some serious pressure on the Irish defense 🔒.

One thing that's got me thinking is how Damian Penaud will perform against his old team - he's a seasoned pro and knows Ireland's tactics inside out 💡. But hey, at least we'll see an interesting match-up between experience and youth! 🤗
 
omg i'm so excited for this match 🏉😍 but seriously france's defense has been looking pretty weak recently and i think ireland can capitalize on that. sam prendergast is such a talented young player but he's definitely going to face his biggest test yet against the french team. mattieu jalibert is expected to return from injury which makes me nervous for ireland - their defense has been under scrutiny lately. Damian penaude is going to bring some experience and leadership to france, so that's gonna be interesting to watch too 👀
 
ugh i dont think ireland stands a chance against france mate theyve lost some top players and their defense has been pretty rubbish lately sam prendergast is gonna have his hands full with matthieu jalibert he's like a tiny but deadly ninja on the pitch 🤯🏉 and france has got some serious depth in midfield too i think france will win this one 2-0 or something 😅
 
🤔 So I'm thinking, what makes this Six Nations match so interesting? It seems like both teams have some key players who could make or break their chances... Sam Prendergast for Ireland has been under the microscope lately, and I think he's gonna do alright against France 🏉. Matthieu Jalibert is definitely a player to watch - if he can stay injury-free, France might just take it to the wire 🔥. But what really gets me thinking is how much experience Damian Penaud has got... playing with his former Ireland teammates must give him an edge, but at the same time, he's now part of France 🤝. How will all this play out? 🎯
 
I'm thinking... 🤔 if Sam Prendergast is starting, he needs to bring his A-game and be more proactive in attack. Ireland's defense has been a weak link so far this season. Meanwhile, Matthieu Jalibert looks like the real deal for France - his injury timing just couldn't be worse for them. France's squad depth seems better overall, though. Can Ireland keep up with France's momentum? ⚽️🇮🇪
 
I dont get why they cant just have like 3 or 4 different types of fly-halts instead of sam prendergast and matt juilibert 🤔...i mean, i guess its cool that ireland's got a young guy but whats the diffrence btw france and irlanda? 🏉
 
I'm so excited for this Six Nations match! I mean, have you seen those lineups? It's gonna be a real barnburner, especially with Sam Prendergast starting for Ireland. He's been having some issues on defense, but I still think he can come out on top. And don't even get me started on Matthieu Jalibert - that guy is a game-changer! I'm expecting France to bring their A-game and take it to the Irish team. That French defense looks pretty solid, especially without those injured faces... will be interesting to see how Ireland's young guns hold up against them 🤔🏉
 
I'm kinda excited about this 6 Nations match... but I'm also worried about how our defense is gonna hold up against these French fly-halves 🤔. Sam Prendergast has been under pressure to perform and now he's facing off against Matthieu Jalibert, who's just come back from injury - that's a tough one 🤕. And on the other side, France is looking pretty solid with Damian Penaud leading the charge... I think their experience could be key in this match 😬. Can Ireland's defense step up and protect their own goal? That's my bet 🏉
 
I think the Stade de France will be abuzz with energy on Saturday 🏟️. The absence of key players in France's squad is indeed concerning, but Matthieu Jalibert's return from injury could tip the scales in their favor ⚡️. On the other hand, Sam Prendergast's defense has been under scrutiny, and it will be interesting to see how Ireland's coaching staff manages him during this match 🤔. Damian Penaud, of course, will bring a wealth of experience to his new role as captain for France 👊. Overall, I'm leaning towards a close contest with France edging out Ireland by a slim margin 😬.
 
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