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Ireland vs France: High stakes as Six Nations title rivals collide in Dublin

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Ireland are two wins from the Grand Slam and a historic hat-trick of titles.

France are best placed to stop Ireland winning the championship with a game to spare on Saturday .

France 's last visit to Dublin two years ago was an enthralling slugfest, now regularly mentioned in 'greatest Six Nations games' Irish interim boss Simon Easterby has reverted to a six-two split.

Peter O'Mahony , Cian Healy and Conor Murray announce retirement last week .

Saturday will be a Dublin farewell for the trio - who boast a combined 372 Test appearances.

Ireland face Italy next week in the Six Nations final at the Aviva Stadium .

Caelan Doris , Finlay Bealham and Jack Conan will win their 50th caps.

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