In a unique approach to preparing for their upcoming Six Nations match against Ireland, France coach Fabien Galthie invited football icon Thierry Henry to join the team's camp. Henry, who earned 123 caps for France and won a World Cup and European Championship, has a complex history with the Irish team.

Ireland will be without Garry Ringrose for their crucial Six Nations clash with France after the centre's red card against Wales was upheld by a disciplinary committee on Thursday, but he should be available for the final game against Italy.

The former France striker memorably denied the Republic of Ireland a place at the 2010 World Cup with the help of handball

France were joined by a special guest last weekend as they ramped up their preparations for Saturday’s Six Nations showdown in Dublin — a man who knows all about handling Ireland, Thierry Henry. The France football legend spoke to Fabien Galthié’s side at their Marcoussis training base on Sunday,