Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt discusses missed Irish chances and late French tries

Ireland secured a vital bonus point win in a 26-14 success over France in the penultimate round of this year's Six Nations Championship.
By Richard Mulligan
Published 10th Mar 2019, 23:31 BST
Updated 11th Mar 2019, 00:45 BST
Ireland's Jack Conan goes over for a try against FranceIreland's Jack Conan goes over for a try against France
Ireland's Jack Conan goes over for a try against France

It leaves Ireland in third place a point behind England and two points behind Wales, who they face next week in Cardiff.

Ireland still have a chance to retain the title they won last year, but need to beat the Welsh and hope Scotland can beat England in Twickenham.

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While head coach Joe Schmidt was delighted with his team's overall performance in the win, he was disappointed to see France score two late tries in the closing minutes and he reflected on missed chance Ireland also had during the game.