Farrell relishing English blitz test

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, left, and Joe McCarthy celebrate. Pic: Ramsey Cardy, Sportsfile

Andy Farrell is relishing the opportunity to test his Ireland attack against England’s new blitz defence when the Six Nations rivals meet at Twickenham in 12 days.

Ireland remain on course for back-to-back Grand Slams following their 31-7 bonus-point victory over Wales in Dublin on Saturday as they clocked up an 18th consecutive home win.