The Six Nations kicks off this Friday but Ireland could be set for a championship decider in round 1 as they take on the French in Marseille. 

Andy Farrell has named his team – with Jack Crowley taking the ten jersey vacated by Jonny Sexton while there is a start for Leinster’s Joe McCarthy in the second row while Gary Ringrose has been ruled out with Robbie Henshaw and Bundee Aki named at centre. 

Munster’s Calvin Nash is named on the wing with Mack Hansen missing the entire tournament. 

Kieran was joined by Gerry Thornley, Irish Times Rugby Correspondent and Fiona Hayes, Former Ireland International to discuss...