Joe McCarthy: 'We didn’t probably expect to get such a high score'

“Look, we’re not going to be getting carried away here," added captain Peter O'Mahony.

NO ORDINARY JOE; Joe McCarthy of Ireland with his parents Joe and Paula, and brother Andrew after his side's victory. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Even Joe McCarthy seemed surprised by the nature of Ireland’s victory against France in Marseille.

The Boys in Green made the perfect start to the defence of their Six Nations and Grand Slam crowns as they defeated Les Beus 38-17 on Friday night.