It’s a fickle game we play and no doubt about it. This time a year ago Ireland had come off a largely uninspiring Autumn Nations Cup by losing their opening two Six Nations games and despite a win in Rome in round three Andy Farrell’s critics were lurking in the long grass. Quite visibly, and noisily, too.
Roll on a year, and Farrell has overseen a transformation in both Ireland’s results – ten wins in their last 11 – and style of play as they head to Twickenham for Saturday’s 2022 Guinness Six Nations title eliminator against England (kick-off 4.45pm). By contrast, the rumblings of discontent with Eddie Jones across the water are liable to intensify if England lose their final two games – they sign off by playing F …
- March 11, 2022
