The victory -- and the nature of how it was achieved -- will be a huge boost for a Steve Borthwick's callow side.

Andy Farrell's Ireland are a well oiled machine what can Steve Borthwick's England do to stop the Irish winning run.

Until England identify a consistent style of play, it will become difficult to deliver a consistent performance.

Which players have made the strongest Six Nations case for place in Andy Farrell's touring squad to Australia? 

Given the manner of their defeat at Murrayfield in the Calcutta Cup clash against Scotland on Saturday, what England coach Steve Borthwick would give to be at the fine-tuning stage, like Ireland

Gatland knows how to extract the best from his players but will need far more than emotion and playing the underdog card to win today. That will only get you so far.

With further changes likely when Andy Farrell announces the Irish team, nothing will be taken for granted.

Ireland’s multi-phase attack is proving a nightmare to defend against, as evidenced by the eleven tries they have scored to date. Wales are closest to that with six while England, Scotland and France have all scored just four each.

It’s very difficult to envision anything other than another championship success for Farrell’s men.

A fresh Irish team with an extra day's recovery over them from their opening round exertions is all Italy need right now.