Joe Schmidt shows brain can defy brawn

Sunday’s magnificent win over England ensures Ireland will now have two bites at retaining their Six Nations championship title won in dramatic circumstances in Paris last year. 

It also guarantees we will still be playing for honours on the final day of the Championship in Murrayfield, regardless of what happens against Wales in Cardiff on Saturday week.

Having won the title on points differential last March, you can be sure Joe Schmidt’s squad will want to go one step further this time and secure a Grand Slam.