Huge representation for the Grand Slam champs ☘️ Big calls in the backline, though 🤔
in Cardiff kicked off proceedings, before what many onlookers hypothesised prior to the championship as being the title decider occurred in Dublin a week later.
Avenging a run of three consecutive defeats at the hands of the French, Ireland delivered perhaps their most complete performance of this record-breaking Six Nations, asRome was next on the agenda for Farrell's side, who had to make do without the tact of Sexton or , with the pair both succumbing to injury during Ireland's arm wrestle with the French in the fixture prior.After what was a shaky opening half, a much-changed Irish team ultimately ran out comfortable winners on the day, firmly announcing themselves as Grand Slam candidates with just two games remaining.
Madness ensued at Murrayfield a fortnight later though, as an injury-ravaged first half saw the Irish pack decimated to the extent that back row Josh Van der Flier had to throw into the line out. Ireland stood up to the Scottish onslaught though, holding Gregor Townsend's free flowing Scotland side scoreless in the second half.
And with such hefty representation in this year's Six Nation's team of the tournament, who could argue the fact that Ireland head to France no longer pretenders, but rather a genuine contender to claim the title for the first time ever.
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