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Tom Sunderland

France hold off Irish comeback in Paris to establish Six Nations lead in Grand Slam hunt

The 2022 Six Nations may have already produced it's game of the tournament after France emerged as 30-24 victors over Ireland in an exhilarating contest at the Stade de France on Saturday.

Antoine Dupont needed less than a minute to remind the world why he's the reigning World Rugby Player of the Year, stunning the Irish before Mack Hansen replied with his maiden international try.

The boot of Melvyn Jaminet promised to put France out of sight before a quick-fire brace of tries from Josh van der Flier and Jamison Gibson-Park early in the second half fired the guests back into contention.

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