Iain Henderson: Jokers eased pain of Cardiff

The despondency of defeat did not last long, Ireland’s jokers in the camp made sure of that. 

Laughing in the aftermath of a sporting setback is often frowned upon by supporters who expect a bit more gloom from their heroes while pundits tend to seize on even the hint of a smile as some sort of character defect.

Yet, as Iain Henderson explained this week, a good giggle was just what was required to turn the page on the round-four loss to Wales and start the final chapter of the gripping storyline that this Six Nations championship is delivering.