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Donal Lenihan: Depth of Ireland's resolve is measured in fathoms now

Andy Farrell has both invited, indeed, welcomed, adversity from the outset of the championship but even he couldn’t have anticipated the magnitude of the barriers placed in Ireland’s way
Donal Lenihan: Depth of Ireland's resolve is measured in fathoms now

MACK ATTACK: Ireland’s Mack Hansen scores their first try despite Duhan van der Merwe of Scotland. Pic: INPHO/Billy Stickland

After the attacking masterclass from France that stunned the Twickenham faithful into shock, the focus shifted to Edinburgh on Sunday to see if Scotland and Ireland could come anywhere close to matching that try scoring extravaganza.

SIX NATIONS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2025

Your home for the latest news, views and analysis of this year's Six Nations Championship from our award winning sports team.

SIX NATIONS RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP 2025

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