Burns gets the match underway for Ireland, taken up by Alldritt

Anthems concluded and kickoff is just moments away

The sides are out on the field, a moments silence in recognition of rugby against racism and then it's time for the anthems.

Iain Henderson and Jean-Baptiste Gros each recorded two breakdown steals in the opening round of this
year’s Six Nations, no other player made as many in Round 1.

Ireland will look to get their Six Nations campaign back on track when they host France in round 2. An opening round red card cost Ireland dearly as they were edged 21-16 away to Wales, while France hammered Italy in Rome 50-10. When these sides met in last seasons Six Nations, France claimed a thrilling 35-27 home victory. I'm Craig and will be taking you through the action with live updates and running commentary.

France won last time - but 3 in a row for iteland before that