No more Mr Nice Guys, says Devin Toner

Devin Toner wants Ireland to stop being the nice guys of the Six Nations.

The Ireland second row admitted opposition teams have got away with some borderline plays against Joe Schmidt’s men in this year’s championship, while the boys in green have been trying their best to keep their powder dry.

Discipline is a key facet of Schmidt’s coaching philosophy and has stood to Ireland’s advantage in previous seasons, but Toner believes it may be time to test the officials today — with Angus Gardner, the Australian referee, making his Six Nations bow.