Willemse sees red as Ireland hammer France
France lock Paul Willemse was sent off in the first half of the Six Nations opener against Ireland in Marseille, and the defending champions took full advantage to run in five tries.
France lock Paul Willemse was sent off in the first half of the Six Nations opener against Ireland in Marseille, and the defending champions took full advantage to run in five tries.
Scotland slay Wales, while France pip the defending champions in the opening round of the 2024 Six Nations, according to the SARugbymag.co.za team.
George Ford scored 17 points as England survived a late fightback from Italy to kick off their Six Nations campaign with a come-from-behind win at Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.
France lock Paul Willemse was sent off in the 2024 Six Nations opener and Ireland took full advantage to score five tries against the hosts at Stade Velodrome in Marseille.
France hosted last year’s World Cup having won over a nation backing Fabien Galthie’s team for home glory and a first-ever Webb Ellis Cup.