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The Six Nations Championship kicked off with an exciting Friday night match.

Experiencing loss can be challenging, but others argue that it is not the worst experience one can have, as it signifies that you had something truly unique in the first place. In fact, it has been suggested that the awareness of impermanence is what drives intense emotions and dedication in a relationship.

Despite the potential validity of the matter, both parties have experienced recent setbacks.

Ireland has said goodbye to their captain and key player for the past ten years, Johnny Sexton, as he retires to spend time with his children and express frustration with those around him outside of the rugby world. France is missing their talented player, Antoine Dupont, as he tries to recover from the World Cup loss by competing in the Olympics. Romain Ntamack is also absent due to a more ordinary reason – an injury.

What can we anticipate from the teams, considering that they both have a new pivot partnership and new captains? In last year’s game, it was clear early on that Ireland would achieve a grand slam in March, but a similar outcome in this game is unlikely to hold such significance.

Both teams will gain an advantage from leaving the Stade de France, allowing them to compete today in a new setting rather than the one where their spirits were shattered a few months ago.

Both coaches will want to avoid revisiting anything similar to that traumatic experience in a few hours. They both feel that they have already suffered enough losses.

Source: theguardian.com