First he asked Ireland, the nation, to take a long hard look at itself. Then Andy Farrell homed in on the rugby team once known as the best in the business.
Following their stupendous 42-21 demolition of Steve Borthwick’s hapless England in the Six Nations Round Three match at Allianz Stadium on Saturday, here are the player ratings for Andy Farrell’s brilliant Ireland.
Following the unconvincing 20-13 win over Italy in the Six Nations round two match at Aviva Stadium on Saturday, here are the player ratings for Ireland.
Jonathan Davies claims all of rugby is "hurting" from the collapse of Wales as an international force and is urging the team to find a playing style which at least gives it a chance of stopping the rot.
