France head to Ireland on Saturday in a probable Six Nations title decider with a lot of focus on Fabien Galthie's choice in midfield. "I think there's a certain amount of trust given to Barassi," former Toulouse and France centre Yannick Jauzion told Sud Radio on Saturday.

In a unique approach to preparing for their upcoming Six Nations match against Ireland, France coach Fabien Galthie invited football icon Thierry Henry to join the team's camp. Henry, who earned 123 caps for France and won a World Cup and European Championship, has a complex history with the Irish team.

Captain Caelan Doris could recover from injury and be available for selection for Ireland when they take on France in the Six Nations in Dublin on Saturday, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on Monday.

The former France striker memorably denied the Republic of Ireland a place at the 2010 World Cup with the help of handball

France were joined by a special guest last weekend as they ramped up their preparations for Saturday’s Six Nations showdown in Dublin — a man who knows all about handling Ireland, Thierry Henry. The France football legend spoke to Fabien Galthié’s side at their Marcoussis training base on Sunday,