Paulie’s presence brings air of calm to Ireland camp

He may not have the star power of Bono but one could argue the presence of Paul O’Connell at Ireland’s Abbotstown training base could give Andy Farrell’s a greater boost as they prepare for Twickenham this week.

The Ireland management has brought former captain O’Connell for the week as part of Farrell’s desire to have fresh eyes run the rule over how the camp is running in this maiden Six Nations for the new head coach.