Ireland's Ronan O'Gara slots over an early penalty for the men in green after Lionel Faure fails to roll away following a tackle
O'Gara is called into action in a defensive capacity as France enjoy some early possession at a bitterly cold Croke Park
French winger Maxime Medard provides an attacking threat as the visitors continue to probe for gaps in the Irish defence
France score the opening try as number eight Imanol Harinordoquy finishes off a superb move before Lionel Beauxis adds the extras
Jamie Heaslip weaves his way through the French defence to score a superb try for Ireland before O'Gara slots over the conversion
The entertaining match is treated to another brilliant moment as Brian O'Driscoll cuts through the French defence to score a superb try
Lionel Beauxis's clever kick to the wing is gathered by Medard who touches down to reduce Ireland's lead to 20-15
Beauxis's drop-goal makes it 20-18 before Gordon D'Arcy crashes over to give the hosts a nine-point lead following O'Gara's conversion
Ireland maintain their lead and win the thoroughly entertaining encounter 30-21 with an impressive display in Dublin
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