Ireland v France stats and top performers

Ireland take the victory in France in the opening match of the 2024 Six Nations.

A complete dismantling by Ireland against a French team that looked undercooked, underprepared, under committed and under some sort of collective course of mogadon. Most of that was due to the pressure Farrell’s team put on right from the off and was merely exacerbated by the Willemse red card rather than caused by it.

Stats

Most meters

-Nash (76)

Defenders beaten

-Jalibert (5)

Carries

-Alldritt (14)

Passes

-Gibson-Park (79)

Offloads

-Jailbert(2)

Tackles

-Alldritt(16)

Top performers

Joe McCarthy(Man of the match)

The 22 year old had an excellent match for Ireland. With 9 carries and 9 tackles he made sure Ireland was in charge.

3 Def beaten

2 Passes

9 Tackles

Jack Crowley

The 24 year old filled big shoes in the absense of Sexton but with 13 points to his name he cemented his name in the Irish shirt.

33 Passes

1 Clean break

5 Tackles

Robbie Henshaw

The 30 year old was solid on defence and kept France at bay.

5 Tackles

4 Offloads

40 Meters gained