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Ireland left reeling in 36-14 defeat to fabulous France in Paris

Match Report
France shred Farrell's Ireland on nightmarish night in Paris
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Focus
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Ireland player ratings after a miserable night in Paris
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France shred Farrell's Ireland on nightmarish night in Paris
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