SIMON EASTERBY might not have seen France’s steamrolling of his side coming. But he has an idea of what might be in store this weekend. Ireland’s 42-27 defeat to Les Bleus on Saturday has left

Ireland interim coach Simon Easterby says he is sure his side will "bounce back" from the disappointment of their heavy Six Nations defeat by France against Italy.

Ireland must shrug off the "disappointment" of their 42-27 hammering by France and beat Italy next Saturday to keep the pressure on the French in the Six Nations title race, said interim head coach

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby will look back with frustration on Ireland's third quarter collapse against France.

JAMES LOWE suffered a back injury during the warm-up before Ireland’s crunch clash against France. The Leinster winger was down to start on the left wing, but picked up a back spasm shortly

The French were clinical in taking their chances and the Irish were not, a disappointed Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby said after France beat them 42-27 to end his side's hopes of a Six

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby insist his side were better than the scoreline suggested in their 42-27 defeat to France at Aviva Stadium.

Ireland interim head coach Easterby refused to question referee Angus Gardner’s decision to allow Pierre Boudehent’s 45th minute try despite a clear tackle off the ball on Peter O’Mahony. He said they will reflect on the incident and may offer some feedback to Gardner and his team of officials.

Simon Easterby sent a key email just two days after Wales were put to the sword by Ireland at the Six Nations.

Simon Easterby relishing ‘pretty special’ battles when Ireland clash with France - Les Bleus travel to Dublin seeking to snatch top spot in the Six Nations table.

Tadhg Furlong, Mack Hansen and Garry Ringrose are set to return while James Lowe is being monitored after picking up a back injury on Saturday but has shown improvement. Rónan Kelleher continues to be monitored with a decision to be made on their availability later in the week.

Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby says the "flexibility" offered by Jamie Osborne was key in his selection to face France in the Six Nations on Saturday.