Everything’s on the line in huge clash in Dublin

A PIVOTAL weekend in the Six Nations could decide the destination of the title or throw the whole competition wide open.

- by MARK PEARSON

It all depends on the outcome of the opening game today as Ireland host France in Dublin (2.15pm). An Irish success means they will all but claim a historic third straight Six Nations title, the first to do so this century and first since the new format was introduced, as they would just need to avoid defeat in Italy next weekend. They are 8-13 to achieve just that.