Ireland’s Six Nations campaign is off to a losing start following last night’s 36 points to 14 defeat to France.
The hosts established a 22-nil lead by half-time, but second half tries from Nick Timoney and Michael Milne helped the visitors get off the mark.
Ireland backrow Cian Prendergast admits they were second best in Paris
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Coach Andy Farrell felt his team were second best, particularly in the opening half when Ireland fell 22-nil behind
Next up is a meeting with Italy in Dublin tomorrow week.
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Max Deegan will captain an Ireland fifteen against England A at Thomond Park this evening.
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Kick-off in Limerick is at quarter-past-7.
