France boss Fabien Galthié is "proud" that Italy counterpart Kieran Crowley has described Les Bleus as the 'team of the moment' ahead of the Six Nations.
However, like France, Ireland enjoyed a very strong November series and Galthié describes Andy Farrell's side as a "strong adversary" to his own.
"They have been on a very positive drive, undefeated since February 2021 and they defeated the All Blacks in November," said the France supremo.