Andy Farrell eyes the bigger picture

Ireland insist Andy Farrell is too “professional” to let preparing a team to nullify his son Owen cloud his coaching for today’s RBS 6 Nations clash with England.

Both forwards coach Simon Easterby and captain Rory Best moved to laud Ireland defence specialist Andy Farrell’s work in the build-up to the crucial Aviva Stadium showdown.

Easterby and Best freely admit Farrell senior can highlight traits of his son’s individual game, but remain adamant the 41-year-old will have little insider information stemming from his time in the England camp.