Andy Farrell: 'There is bigger fish to fry than this'

Farrell has flirted around the same sentiments for weeks now.

THAT'LL DO: Ireland's Jonathan Sexton and head coach Andy Farrell. Pic: Brian Lawless/PA Wire.

Part of Andy Farrell just wanted to turn off the Aviva Stadium lights and get the party started down the road. 

He mentioned the next 48 hours and the fun his team and staff and families would have celebrating this Grand Slam more than once after the final whistle, but another part of him was ready to flick a switch and start the countdown to France.