Mike Catt: 'Grand Slam will take care of itself if we perform to our best'

The opening weekend of the Championship produced plenty of talking points but the difference in standards between Andy Farrell’s side and the other five contenders was night and day.

Assistant coach Mike Catt.

France sacked in their own back yard, three home games to come and the only other away game a trip to Twickenham and a meeting with an England team that is still trying to find its feet under Steve Borthwick.

Is it any wonder Ireland are being talked up for another Grand Slam?