Devin Toner: Andy Farrell has picked an Ireland squad he trusts

“I don't think there is an argument on who he picked, to be honest," admitted Toner.

TONED IN: Devin Toner is pictured at the launch of Aviva Ireland’s Pride socks.Pic Credit ©INPHO/Evan Treacy.

Four years since the final bend into the last World Cup and some things have been turned on their head. As is the case now, Ireland tuned-up for for the 2019 gig as the world’s top-ranked team but with voices cracking after a worrying Six Nations. Andy Farrell’s version is purring beautifully as it makes for France on the back of a Grand Slam.

Leinster were league champions pre-Japan. This time it will be Munster players polishing the silver before the national selection congregates in Dublin later this month, and the curious case of Jean Kleyn is another example as to how some things have changed and changed utterly.