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Tense Ireland-France clash leads to quarter final haven

Ireland must overcome the "fear factor" to beat France in their World Cup group decider on Sunday where the winner will avoid the quarter-final from hell, according to coach Joe Schmidt.

A classic is expected with the finesse of Ireland's Jonny Sexton against the power of France's Mathieu Bastareaud. The victor of the Pool D clash miss defending champions New Zealand in the last eight.

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