This weekend the atmosphere in Dublin resembled a French quarter, as French fans celebrated a monumental rugby victory against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium. France's dominant win, marked by five tries and a record score, served as revenge for a previous defeat. The outcome positions France as championship favorites while leaving Ireland grappling with the consequences of a heavy loss. The match showcased moments where Ireland had possession and territory but failed to capitalize, suggesting missed opportunities that could have changed the game.
By the time the final whistle went at the Aviva Stadium, the thousands of French fans ... were cheering, screaming, roaring, singing, dancing, in celebration of one of the great victories.
France are favourites for the championship now and the Irish are squaring up to the kind of existential hangover you get by being so completely beaten in a match that had so much riding on it.
In this sort of form, playing France is like sitting out a whirlwind. All you can do is duck and cover.
There were moments when the match was right there for the taking, if they had only been able to reach out and seize hold of it.
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