Doris focused on 'north star' Grand Slam tilt

Asked whether talk within the group had centred on being at the start of a World Cup cycle, Doris said: “Not a whole lot, no to be honest."

SLAM-HUNTING: Ireland back-row, Caelan Doris and Ireland Women’s Sevens Player, Vikki Wall as they were unveiled as the newest Lucozade Sport Athletes. Pic: Dan Sheridan, Inpho

Caelan Doris is happy for the 2027 World Cup to stay on the back burner for Ireland, especially when the squad’s focus is on securing back-to-back Grand Slams in this season’s Six Nations.

The 2023 champions have got their title defence off to a flying start with a record-breaking victory over France in Marseille in round one followed by a historic first Six Nations nilling of Italy last Sunday, when Doris captained Ireland to a 36-0 win in Dublin.