Ireland turn to Triple Crown

We had to dog it out and that’s not what you want against the Italians. There was a touch of trench warfare.

WITH the Italian Job safely negotiated, Ireland can turn thoughts to the one that really matters - the Triple Crown clash with Scotland at Lansdowne Road on Saturday.

They go into the game with their confidence high - and their feet firmly on the ground. Any hint of complacency within the Irish squad will be ruthlessly stamped upon by Eddie O'Sullivan, Declan Kidney, Niall O'Donovan and Brian O'Brien.