"Ntamack is a good defensive player," Saint-Andre said. "He's got character and knows test rugby well." Standing between France and a victory in Dublin, which would open up the race for the ...

Angus Gardner started refereeing in 1999 but only became a full-time referee in 2015 - Getty Images/Andres Larrovere Romain Ntamack and Damian Penaud will return to France’s starting line-up for ...

“Ntamack is a good defensive player,” Saint-Andre said. “He’s got character and knows Test rugby well.” Standing between France and a victory in Dublin, which would open up the race for the ...

“Ntamack is a good defensive player,” Saint-Andre said. “He’s got character and knows Test rugby well.” Standing between France and a victory in Dublin, which would open up the race for the ...

The visitors will arrive in Dublin armed with some serious firepower. From their fearsome forward pack to Antoine Dupont, a generational talent, to the icecool cunning of Romain Ntamack at out-half.

Ntamack had been suspended for France’s last two games after his sending off against Wales on the opening weekend but steps straight back in, partnering Toulouse teammate Antoine Dupont in the ...