Ireland, then under head coach Joe Schmidt, went on to win the Grand Slam. The other occasion was in last season’s Six Nations against England at Twickenham, a game France lost 26-25. French head coach Fabien Galthié’s preferred halfback combination when everyone is fit and healthy is the Toulouse duo of Dupont and Ntamack. France head coach Fabien Galthié speaks to Matthieu Jalibert after France's victory against Australia at Stade de France, Paris, in 2023. France vs Ireland - Six Nations preview Listen | 31:39Against Ireland, Galthié will be hoping his lavishly gifted halfbacks gel.

Source: The Irish Times February 04, 2026 18:42 UTC