Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan join Nathan Johns to pick through Ireland’s comfortable victory over Scotland at Murrayfield. Are Ireland the most psychologically resilient side in the Six Nations? Will Scotland ever get over their Irish hoodoo? Might things have looked different if Finn Russell and Darcy Graham avoided injury?
The panel explain how Ireland’s game plan dismantled Scotland’s dangerous attack, withstanding a handful of counter-punches to once again assert their superiority. With the Six Nations now heading into a rest week, Ireland’s impressive form under Simon Easterby is analysed, alongside their chances of securing a Grand Slam.
Elsewhere, we pick through Wales’ ongoing decline after their defeat to Italy. France’s implosion in Twickenham is also up for discussion; have we finally seen Antoine Dupont show his human side?
Finally, what of the Ireland U20s, who got their Six Nations campaign back on track with victory over Scotland?
Ref should have given Ireland a penalty try but Henshaw can count himself lucky
Peter O’Mahony happy to take on the boo-boys at Murrayfield if it means playing for Ireland
Ireland’s Scottish win has all roads leading to France
Scottish media bemoans ‘toothless Scotland’ after Groundhog Day-esque Six Nations loss to Ireland
Produced by John Casey.
