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And it's true that there is no direct way of gauging the impact of Johnny Sexton versus that of Jack Kyle. And in the case of the latter, the absence of.

He is adored by supporters in Ireland and beyond, with his international support based on what he did for the Lions. That the tour even happened should be a source of ongoing regret, given the wretched apartheid regime was in its pomp at the time. That reliability helped Eddie O'Sullivan build the first formidable national team of the professional era, and along with O'Connell and O'Driscoll, he epitomised the high standards that have now become the norm. And after his sensational form of the past two years, he is now untouchable in any list of Ireland's greatest . His playing record remains incredible, not least a flabbergasting 17 Lions Tests earned over five tours. 6 RONAN O'GARA (2000-2013; Caps: 128; Points: 1,083) AS with O'Connell, his career ended not with bouquets but a more familiar sporting disappointment. The glorious moments wallpaper the memories of sports fans of a certain age. The Irish team were celebrating their Grand Slam in the Millennium Stadium, when Brian O'Driscoll made contact with Jack Kyle (right). His end, when it came, was in keeping with an often brutal sport. And it's true that there is no direct way of gauging the impact of Johnny Sexton versus that of Jack Kyle. Unlike O'Driscoll, Sexton does not have peers of a similar age and status to help him lead his country. And in the case of the latter, the absence of footage of his sporting heyday obliges the adjudicator to lean on the accounts of his prowess.

The Republic of Ireland host France in a notable start to their European qualifying campaign. Stephen Kenny's side won 3-2 last Wednesday in a friendly ...

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SportsLine soccer expert Martin Green has locked in his UEFA Euro Qualifier picks, predictions and best bets for Ireland vs. France on Monday.

- France vs. [Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for Ireland vs. Green has scrutinized the France vs. Ireland match from every angle, and he is leaning Over on the goal total. The 18-year-old Ferguson hopes to continue his hot streak as he netted a pair of goals for Brighton & Hove Albion in their 5-0 triumph over Grimsby Town on March 19 in the FA Cup quarterfinals. The Irish advanced to the European Championship just once in their first 13 attempts but have accomplished the feat twice in their last three tries. They are winless in five European Qualifying matches since defeating Gibraltar 2-0 in June 2019 but are unbeaten in their last 13 home games across all competitions. The French are -285 favorites (risk $285 to win $100) in the latest France vs. France will be looking to take control early in the match on Monday after building a 2-0 lead less than nine minutes into the triumph over the Netherlands. Forward Antoine Griezmann opened the scoring in the second minute and defender Dayot Upamecano doubled the advantage in the eighth. Green is 63-69-1 on his SportsLine soccer picks since the conclusion of the 2022 World Cup, and thanks to several plus-money hits, he's delivered profitable results during that span. France look to continue rolling through group play when they visit Ireland on Monday for a UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying Group B match.

IRELAND get their EURO 2024 qualifying campaign underway tomorrow night against France in a huge clash for both sides.Didier Deschamps and co are vyin.

That is the reality. But Kenny is not concerned about permutations beyond tomorrow although he knows a victory would be a huge achievement for the Boys in Green. “But I believe in the players and I believe in the way the team has grown. “France are a brilliant team and we are looking forward to playing them on Monday. “We know that we have got a huge challenge but we will plan accordingly and the players will need the performance of their lives to get a result. “They are World Cup winners and finalists, while the history of Ireland and France goes back a long time.

The Republic of Ireland's European qualifying campaign is set to begin as they welcome France in a huge qualifier.

Unfortunately if you don't have a ticket, the match is already sold out. Who is in the Ireland squad? It's easy to keep up with live coverage of the Euro 2024 qualifier, as it is available on free-to-air Irish TV.