IRELAND HAVE BEATEN France in Paris just twice in the past 42 years. Joe Schmidt’s side will need to emulate the Irish team from 2000, who beat the French 27-25, if they are to win their first Six Nations championship since 2009.

This is where the heroes of the Stade de France are now.

Peter Clohessey

A bar and nigthclub owner in Limerick. Billy Stickland / INPHO Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO

Keith Wood

Have several business interests but keeps his hand in with rugby commentary and punditry for the BBC and Newstalk. ©INPHO ©INPHO

John Hayes

Worked on his farm throughout his playing career and is now involved full-time. Billy Stickland / INPHO Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO

Mick Galwey

Was involved in an engineering company up until 2012. Often appears at events and functions as a guest speaker, and fronts sporting tours (success as the Lions trip to Australia). Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Malcolm O’Kelly

Works as an orthopaedic specialist and is an ambassador for children's development charity Plan Ireland. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Simon Easterby

Head coach at Llanelli Scarlets. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Kieron Dawson

The former openside is now head coach of third tier English club side Worthing Rangers. INPHO INPHO

Anthony Foley

'Axel' coached Ireland Wolfhounds and was Ireland's forwards. Munster have announced him as their new head coach from next season. Dan Sheridan / INPHO Dan Sheridan / INPHO / INPHO

Peter Stringer and Ronan O’Gara

The diminutive Stringer is still playing the the Premiership with Bath Rugby. O'Gara is backs and skills coach at Racing Métro. INPHO INPHO

Denis Hickie

Embraced the business world after retiring from rugby. Spends much of his time abroad meeting clients and concluding deals. Only spoke to TheScore.ie from Singapore on Friday. INPHO INPHO

Rob Henderson

Listed as director at Rob Henderson Consulting Ltd. Nepotism at work. Patrick Bolger / INPHO Patrick Bolger / INPHO / INPHO

Brian O’Driscoll

Will line out with Ireland for the 133rd and final time in Paris this evening. record try-scorer for his country. Billy Stickland / INPHO Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO

Kevin Maggs

Head coach of English Championship side Moseley. Teaching the Moseley lads the art of the crash ball. INPHO INPHO

Girvan Dempsey

Head of the Leinster Rugby Academy. Billy Stickland / INPHO Billy Stickland / INPHO / INPHO

Ireland subs: Frankie Sheahan, Justin Fitzpatrick, Paddy Johns, Andy Ward, Guy Easterby, Davis Humphreys, Michael Mullins.

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