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Bonjour, ciao and welcome to the European mainland derby. It doesn’t quite have the ring of a Calcutta Cup, or even the history of the all-Celtic clash between Wales and Ireland, but this contest between the two newest entrants to the Six Nations has a certain charm of its own.
Both sides need a statement. France have been awful by their own lofty standards. A shellacking at home to Ireland and a fortunate win in a scrappy match against Scotland has given life to the theory that Le Bleus are gripped by a sense of ennui since their World Cup disappointment last year.