The highly anticipated 2024 Six Nations tournament is set to commence in Marseille this Friday, with reigning champions Ireland facing off against France. Following both teams’ disappointing performance in last year’s Rugby World Cup, attention has turned to the Six Nations, with fans eagerly anticipating the clash between these two rugby powerhouses.
Key players Antoine Dupont and Jonny Sexton, representing France and Ireland respectively, will not be available for selection, as both teams have undergone significant changes since the World Cup. Nevertheless, an action-packed showdown is expected.
The France v Ireland match is scheduled for Friday, February 2, with kick-off at 8pm. This year, spectators can enjoy the exciting game at the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille, as none of France’s home matches in the 2024 Six Nations will be held in Paris due to the upcoming summer Olympics.
Rugby enthusiasts can watch the match live on ITV1 or stream it on ITVX, with the highly anticipated match being officiated by England’s Karl Dickson.
For those eager to witness the action-packed showdown live, a limited number of tickets are still available for purchase via the official ticketing outlet for France rugby at https://billetterie.ffr.fr/en.
Although the official lineups for both teams are yet to be confirmed, rugby fans can expect a thrilling contest as Peter O’Mahony leads Ireland following Jonny Sexton’s retirement, and Gregory Alldritt captains the French side due to Antoine Dupont’s participation in France’s sevens team for the Olympics.
In their previous encounter, Ireland secured a 32-19 victory over France in Dublin, ultimately clinching a Grand Slam. As the 2024 Six Nations tournament gets underway, both teams will undoubtedly be aiming to leave their mark and kick off the competition with a resounding win.
With the stage set for an exhilarating showdown between France and Ireland, rugby fans are in for a gripping evening of world-class rugby as the Six Nations unfolds.