So Brian O’Driscoll got the send off he thoroughly deserved, probably made all the sweeter by stealing the championship out from under the nose of an expectant England! A fitting end for one of the games true legends who has straddled the world stage with great skill and dignity.
It was also pleasing that this was a win against a French side that decided to turn up even if they did crack in the closing minutes missing a simple penalty and butchering a last minute pass either of which would have won them the game. No matter, the record books will show this as Ireland’s second win in Paris in 47 years and that’s all that matters.
As for the game, France took a 6 – 0 lead through two penalties before Chris Henry put Sexton through for his first try. The conversion was missed but it wasn’t long before Ireland took the lead with the hugely impressive Andrew Trimble racing on to a Conor Murray break to gallop over unopposed. Sexton found his range with the conversion and Ireland led . . .
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