In Pics: Ireland Kicking Practice/Press Conference In Paris

As the hours tick down towards tonight’s pivotal World Cup Pool D showdown between Ireland and France (Stade de France, kick-off 9pm local time), preparations in the Irish camp are winding down. See below for a photo gallery link to shots from yesterday’s kicking practice session and pre-match press conference.

To view photos of Thursday’s kicking practice session and the pre-match press conference in Paris, please click here.

For quotes from Eddie O’Sullivan and Brian O’Driscoll from the pre-match press conference, please click here and here.