Ulster player has cemented the inside centre position with his offloading game a key part of Ireland’s attack

Scrum concern ahead of Twickenham trip; Bench press for places; Davidson’s double take on the laws; will Ireland pay price for England’s Murrayfield meltdown?

Irish side were so poor at times, offering no depth, penetration, pace or subtlety before replacements came on

Gonzalo Quesada’s side will be raring to go after their opening Six Nations win over Scotland

Elements of Ireland’s performance in defeat to France augur well as they face Italy in Cork

French success illustrates how Ireland’s production line desperately needs refinement

Andrew Browne’s side shipped a heavy defeat away to France in last week’s opener

Home side take full advantage as visitors concede 19 penalties and have two players sinbinned

Few escaped with reputations intact, never mind enhanced, as England scored 50 points in Limerick

Former hammer thrower’s physical presence could prove pivotal in Six Nations opener

Senior coaches to fly in after Six Nations opener in Paris to watch second string in Limerick

The home side were sharper under the dropping ball, but Ireland kept using tactics that clearly weren’t working

Talk of disharmony between Antoine Dupont and Matthieu Jalibert has been dismissed during Six Nations build-up

One player to keep an eye on is teenage wing sensation Edoardo Todaro

Outhalf Finn Russell embodies the Scots, capable of exquisite rugby but also susceptible to jaw-dropping lapses