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Ireland vs France predictions | OTB's rugby experts call the result

After a difficult weekend against Wales last weekend, Ireland vs France offers Andy Farrell's sid...



After a difficult weekend against Wales last weekend, Ireland vs France offers Andy Farrell's side a fresh challenge in Dublin on Sunday. 

Right across the week on OTB AM we've had a wide range of rugby pundits giving their opinion on the game ahead and where it will be won and lost.

Ireland vs France | Here's how OTB's rugby pundits have called it

Brian O'Driscoll: Ireland to win

Despite the disappointment of last weekend, Brian O'Driscoll believes that there was enough about 14-man Ireland against Wales to convince him that they can beat France with 15.

You can watch Brian O'Driscoll on OTB Sports back in full here.

Philippe Saint-André: France win by 2

Under the impression that France will have a battle on their hands when they come to Dublin this weekend, Philippe Saint-André nevertheless believes his native country will have too much.

You can watch Philippe Saint-André on OTB Sports back in full here.

Ronan O'Gara: Ireland win

In between identifying Antoine Dupont as the world's greatest player at the moment, Ronan O'Gara nevertheless believes Ireland will have enough.

You can watch Ronan O'Gara on OTB Sports back in full here

Alan Quinlan: Ireland win

Former Ireland international Alan Quinlan reckons that Andy Farrell's men will have enough about them to pick up a vital win on Sunday.

You can watch Alan Quinlan on OTB Sports back in full here.

Tomás O'Leary: Ireland win

Former Ireland international Tomás O'Leary joined OTB AM and shared how he believes France can be beaten, despite their obvious strengths.

You can watch Tomás O'Leary on OTB Sports back in full here

Keith Wood: France to win
Niamh Briggs: France to win

After the disappointment against Wales, the ruling out of a few players through injuries and France's strength, it was French wins all round here.

You can watch Keith Wood and Niamh Briggs together on OTB Sports back in full here.

Freddie Burns: Ireland win (last-minute Billy Burns drop-goal, perhaps)

Joining OTB AM after a difficult week for his brother against Wales, Freddie Burns backed Billy to deliver this weekend when he gets a chance to make amends.

You can watch Freddie Burns on OTB Sports back in full here.

James Coughlan: France win 

To give us some idea of what Ireland can expect from France, Brive coach and former Munster man James Coughlan sees the French having enough this weekend.

You can watch James Coughlan on OTB Sports back in full here

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