Ireland is determined to knock down France in the upcoming world cup game in first three to four matches to be held in Dublin.

The situation is a bit different than in the year 2007, as the team is going to play a match against the team of the US being trained by Eddie O'Sullivan. They had finished second in the Six Nations, level on points with France after four victories, but with an low score difference of four and travelled to France with confidence even though their pool included the hosts and Argentina.

The Ireland Captain Brian O'Driscoll stated that, "There has been no shortage of contact in training. We have been given the opportunity to get in the best possible shape and that is all you can ask for. The Irish Rugby Football Union has pulled out all the stops and we have great facilities, everything a professional team need”.

O’Driscoll will be playing for the fourth and the last time in this World Cup. Earlier, they played four matches with Australia and lost by 1 point during 1991 and 2003. Ireland is confident to win against England in coming week, but their greater emphasis is on wining against France as they have only won once in ten matches played with the rival team.