Grand Slam-chasing France ready to stake their claim as nation’s greatest
Galthié’s enviably balanced young side puts some illustrious names in the shade
Gerry Thornley: Toulouse have found what they were looking for
Former stalwarts like ex-Bandon RFC coach Sonnes helping club reclaim its old identity
Toulouse are back but the aristocratic aura is gone
Despite their history, famous club no longer enjoy the inherent advantages of yore
Matt Williams: Scrum will be key and that should simply sadden us
Ireland should win with France a shadow of the great creative power they once were
Toulouse and Guy Noves still in a league of their own after all these years
Success built on famed academy and grassroot culture of the club
If Ireland can maintain their consistency, glory beckons in Paris
French rugby not in a great current state but one lapse in concentration and they remain capable of stealing a match
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