By BRENDAN GALLAGHER

IRELAND
Coach: Andy Farrell
Captain: Johnny Sexton
IF not now, when? Not only are Ireland the number one ranked team in the world at present, but they have generally been playing rugby worthy of that ranking.
An historic series win in New Zealand – who they have beaten in four of their last six meetings – and a Grand Slam this spring, Ireland’s cup overrunneth and their squad boast enviable strength in depth.
All seems good, except they have a brutish draw to contend with and a less than stellar final warm-up game against Samoa has sowed last-minute doubts. World cham...