Farrell still getting the very best out of his Ireland veterans

Jamison Gibson-Park of Ireland, with his 50th cap. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Andy Farrell’s man-management skills have long been acknowledged but Ireland’s head coach has excelled himself during this Guinness Six Nations campaign with his ability to wrangle the very best out of his oldest stagers.

James Lowe, Josh van der Flier and Jamison Gibson-Park, thirtysomethings all, have all been given the Farrell treatment over the past six weeks and bounced back with excellent performances.