We’re ready for final push, says Kearney

Scotland v Ireland Saturday: Murrayfield, 2.30pm TV: RTE2, BBC1

After the chaos of Cardiff, Rob Kearney appeared relaxed and confident that this weekend’s Six Nations finale in Edinburgh would reveal the true character of this Ireland team.

The criticism from the loss to Wales has already been absorbed within the walls of the Ireland camp. Too many big name players fell short, too many wrong decisions were made and the attacking game continues to be blighted by bluntness.