ALL tournament, Ireland have been telling whoever would listen that they are on the right track under Andy Farrell. Eddie Jones' side had bullied Ireland in the last four matches, but the men in green drew a line in the sand today. This time, Sexton went to the air and Henshaw nailed Daly and when England killed the ball the out-half levelled the scores. Twenty points up, Ireland were in cruise control but Aki’s high shot on Billy Vunipola brought about some self-induced turbulence. The last sting of a dying wasp barely scratched Ireland who now know what they can achieve when they get it right.

Source: Irish Independent March 20, 2021 18:35 UTC