FILE PHOTO - Ireland's Rob Kearney (R) is tackled by All Black's Conrad Smith during their test match at Eden Park in Auckland, June 9, 2012. REUTERS/Nigel Marple
DUBLIN (Reuters) - Ireland fullback Rob Kearney admits to some "nerves and frustration" ahead of their home Six Nations clash against France on Saturday with the defending champions yet to hit top gear in this year's competition.
Ireland, so dominant on their way to the Grand Slam last year and in beating New Zealand in the November Internationals, lost their tournament opener to England and have been less than convincing in wins over Scotland and Italy since.
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