Claffey not overawed by Red Rose professionalism

Ireland open their Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign at Donnybrook this evening with what looks like the toughest of assignments as they welcome an England side hoping to reap the benefits of professionalism.

With their squad on full-time contracts since the turn of the year, the number two-ranked side in the world have had a month in camp together and will arrive in Dublin 4 lock and loaded and with expectations as well as money on their side.