Rival coaches will force Ireland’s game-plan to withstand closer analysis 

Nine wins in-a-row against quality opposition is an incredible achievement yet many of the people I met after Saturday’s victory over France were not overly impressed by the Irish display.

Many pundits, myself included, were critical of the visitors before the game due to their inconsistent performances and lack of style.

But credit where credit is due, they defended well and were resilient throughout.