The review is over, the page has been turned and only positives remain from the ashes of Ireland’s RBS 6 Nations defeat to Wales as Scotland come into the sights of Joe Schmidt’s team.

Eoin Reddan has spent enough time playing with and against English players to recognise a sea change in their attitudes on and off the field.

Four of Crescent Comprehensive most distinguished sporting alumni returned to the Limerick school yesterday for the official opening of a new trophy room.