CARDIFF (Reuters) - France intend to follow Italy's lead to exploit a chink in Ireland's armour in Sunday’s Rugby World Cup Pool D decider in Cardiff, scrumhalf Sebastien Tillous-Borde said on Friday. Ireland showed signs of vulnerability in the face of an aggressive Italy, who ran them close before succumbing 16-9, and Tillous-Borde said France will mirror the Azzurri's approach but in a more clinical fashion.
“They (Ireland) struggled to play their game. That game against Italy showed that when they are put under pressure, they can be wasteful,” Tillous-Borde said.