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    Ireland's depth will be tested in this morning's Six Nations rugby opener against France in Paris

    Ireland's depth will be tested in this morning's Six Nations rugby opener against France in Paris


    Five of their British and Irish Lions have been ruled out of the matchday 23 due to injury and suspension.

    Head coach Andy Farrell says the gaps provide opportunities for others to stamp their mark.



    Kickoff in Paris is at ten past nine.

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