Marseille has always been a difficult city to invade. The Notre Dame de la Garde is the centrepiece of the city, perched on a hill, overlooking the city and the sea. This historic sentinel, erected on the remnants of ancient watchtowers, symbolizes Marseille’s resilience against foreign invasions. However, this historical narrative faced a startling twist on Friday night at Stade Vélodrome. In an unexpected turn of events, Ireland orchestrated a remarkable 38-17 victory over France. Dominating from the opening minute and sustaining their momentum until the final whistle, Ireland not only handed France one of its biggest defeats on home…

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