LUNCHTIME WRAP: Ireland name strong team for RWC opener, Kenny faces French exam

Cameron Hill has all your top sports stories, all in one place, in Thursday's Lunchtime Wrap.

Coming up today: Stephen Kenny's Republic of Ireland side face stern French test tonight in Paris, Andy Farrell names a strong Ireland side for the Rugby World Cup opener against Romania on Saturday, and Rory McIlroy outlines his views on Saudi investment in golf.

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