Andy Farrell praises assured Calvin Nash for overcoming pre-match nerves

"It's nice when people are able to be upfront and tell you exactly how they're feeling so you can help them, there's no point not saying anything."

NERVOUS NASH: Ireland's Calvin Nash celebrates. Pic Credit: Dan Sheridan, Inpho.

Tough, assured and with a point of difference, Calvin Nash’s try-scoring Six Nations debut for Ireland earned Andy Farrell’s praise, as did the right wing’s honesty in admitting his nerves prior to the France clash.

Six months after being jettisoned from the head coach’s World Cup plans after an August Test debut against Italy, Nash made the most of his second chance as Ireland sealed a record 31-17 away win against France last Friday night.