Irrepressible Ireland: five reasons why Farrell's men are dominating the Six Nations

Andy Farrell’s fearsome side visit England next in pursuit of the first back-to-back grand slams in the tournament’s six-team era.

SIGHTS SET: Josh van der Flier, Conor Murray, Joe McCarthy and Ronan Kelleher. Pic: Billy Stickland, Inpho

Power of their full-frontal assault.

Even before the stranglehold they have enjoyed over the Six Nations of late, Ireland have stood out from the rest for the degree to which they pound opposing defences.