O'Connell: Experience was key to success

Ireland captain Paul O’Connell admitted his side’s European experience put them in pole position to win the RBS 6 Nations title after they thrashed Scotland 40-10 at Murrayfield.

The reigning Six Nations champions knew they needed to win by at least 21 points after Wales blew Italy away 61-20 in Rome – and their 30-point margin of victory in Edinburgh meant England had to beat France by 26 points at Twickenham on the final game of ’Super Saturday’.