Ireland fly-half O’Brien is going to the boot a fair amount already, sensible and pragmatic in these conditions. Ireland have adapted better to the miserable weather than France.

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Ireland fly-half O’Brien is going to the boot a fair amount already, sensible and pragmatic in these conditions. Ireland have adapted better to the miserable weather than France.

France came back from a 13-point deficit to beat Ireland 18-13 in the second half to set up a semi-final clash with either England or Scotland