Six Nations Tournament 2025: France - Ireland, discover the line-up of the French national team

It's already time for thepenultimate match, and not the least! The French will have to face their new bête noire, the one against whom it's becoming difficult to win: Ireland! After two wins and a defeat, Les Bleus have no room for error in their bid to bring home the Six Nations trophy, even if the Grand Slam is now impossible. See you this Saturday, March 8, 2025, on France 2, from 3:15pm.

A number of players return for this match, with no suspensions or injuries for once! Romain Ntamack, who was sent off against Wales on January 31 and hasn't played since, returns to the field, while Thomas Ramos returns to full-back. Damian Penaud is back after his poor performance against England, while Emmanuel Meafou takes his place after his lung infection, and Hugo Auradou returns to the squad.

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France's line-up

• Atonio, Mauvaka, Gros - Flament, Guillard - Cros, Boudehent, Aldritt - Dupont, Ntamack - Bielle-Biarrey, Moefana, Barrassi, Penaud - Ramos.
• Substitutes : Marchand, Baille, Aldegheri, Meafou, Auradou, Jegou, Jelonch, Lucu.

Join us on March 8 to support Les Bleus live on France 2!