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Ireland almost cause a huge upset

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France hold on at the death in their Six Nations clash with Ireland

Cedric Heymans was on hand to prevent Ireland scoring a last-minute try that could have caused a massive in-running betting upset on Betfair. Having been matched at [1.01] for plenty of money when leading 26-6, France drifted to [1.33] as they defended their 26-21 lead fiercely, with Ireland pressing for a converted try that would have won them the game after a superb second-half recovery.

The [1.01] was not turned over in the end but Ireland were matched at 12 with a 12.5 lead on the handicap and at [3.0] with a 24.5 start.

Having scored three today, Vincent Clerc is the hot-favourite at [1.5] to finish as top tryscorer in the tournament and has been matched as low as [1.2]. The French wing was matched at 9 to score more than 1.5 tries this afternoon.

Latest odds on the winner market: France [1.55], Wales [5.2], England [7.6], Ireland [13.0], Scotland [130.0], Italy [200.0].

Grand Slam Winner: France [2.52], Wales [5.0], No Grand Slam Winner [1.95].