PARIS — Romain Ntamack is set to make his return to the French team as flyhalf, while Damian Penaud reclaims his position on the right wing for the highly anticipated Six Nations clash against Ireland this Saturday.
Ntamack is back in action after being sidelined due to a red card he received during France’s dominant 43-0 victory over Wales. The card was issued after Ntamack made a dangerous tackle by shoulder-charging the head of Ben Thomas, an opposing player. As a result, he missed both the narrow loss to England and France’s impressive performance against Italy, where they scored a staggering 11 tries.
Now earning his 39th test cap, Ntamack is set to reunite with his halves partner, the formidable team captain Antoine Dupont. Known for his quick runs and precise passing, Dupont played a pivotal role in orchestrating France’s commanding win against Italy.
Meanwhile, Damian Penaud makes his return to the starting lineup after being left out of the team for the Italy game. This decision followed an unusually low-key showing in the match against England.
Penaud has an impressive record with 37 international tries in 54 tests, and he is just one try away from matching France’s record-holder Serge Blanco.
This weekend’s match in Dublin is seen as a crucial battle that could determine the winner of the Six Nations title, continuing the trend of decisive encounters over the past three years. Ireland, having won its first three matches in the tournament, aims to secure an unprecedented third consecutive outright title.
