There’s barely half a point between Ireland and France at the top of the world rankings. The gap between the teams is so slight that even Antoine Dupont might struggle to find a way through it. There was only one score between them the last time they played, and only one score the time before, too.
When the margins are that small, you’ll look for an edge anywhere you can get it. And head coach Andy Farrell is hoping Ireland will find theirs in the roars of their supporters. “Home advantage has to be a weapon for us,” Farrell said, “doesn’t it?”
