JOHNNY SEXTON scored a sensational drop goal from distance to give Ireland a famous win over France in Paris.
Ireland appeared to have the game lost when Teddy Thomas broke through with eight minutes left to score the game’s only try.
However Ireland produced a stunning drive 41 phase drive from deep in their own territory before Sexton nailed an astonishing kick to steal a famous win.
Ireland held the lead for over 70 minutes as Sexton kicked them game’s first score from a penalty after just three minutes.
Sexton would tack on another midway through the half before France finally opened their account through Maxime Machenaud.
Ireland doubled their lead again going into the break as Sexton nailed his third kick following a rash tackle from Sébastien Vahaamahina on Conor Murray.
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Ireland were fastest out of the blocks for the second-half and tacked on their fourth score of the game again from the boot of Sexton and appeared to be stretching clear but Machenaud kept them in touch.
Disaster struck for Schmidt’s side as Thomas broke through from the wing to score a brilliant try and Machenaud nailed the conversion to give France their first lead of the game.
Ireland seemed dead and buried when they had possession at their own 22 but an incredible drive followed by a famous kick gave them the win.
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