Ireland struggled against France, losing 42-27
Ireland lost to France 42-27 in a challenging match at the Aviva Stadium. Two yellow cards left Ireland at a disadvantage for much of the game, impacting their performance. Players received mixed ratings, with several scoring 6 for their efforts. Key contributions included strong tackling and some successful lineout plays, but the team struggled to find gaps in the French defense. Despite a few late tries, Ireland could not recover from the early setbacks. The team faced difficulties maintaining momentum against a strong French side throughout the match.