France have finally made a real impact on this World Cup, after dismantling a desperately poor Irish side at the Stade de France. More

Sébastien Chabal has been announced as part of the starting line-up for France-Ireland. The French management staff preferred him to Lionel Nallet, who scored twice in an effective performance against Namibia. The Caveman also touched down twice in the end zone on Sunday, and he blew away the spectators.