The IRFU will be crossing their fingers that Andy Farrell’s Ireland team deliver a result against England today. Depending on results, Ireland can finish anywhere from second to fifth in this year’s tournament and defeat would condemn them to a first bottom-half finish since 2013. The union would collect an estimated €4m if Ireland win with a bonus point and results elsewhere see them finish second, while there is €2.9m on offer for third place, €2.3m for fourth and €1.75m for fifth. “He’s been very low-maintenance, not someone you have to deal with too much not only because he’s a great team-mate but he’s a great person. He’s been a great team-mate.

Source: Irish Independent March 20, 2021 02:26 UTC