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Ireland hardly hit top gear and they’re only going to get better

BRENDAN GALLAGHER
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World class: Conor Murray

People have short memories, even your correspondent! Two months ago at the annual Rugby Paper Six Nations lunch I correctly predicted an Ireland Championship but before I start puffing my chest out and claiming bragging rights it’s worth mentioning that I also confidently predicted there would be no Grand Slam this year!
The field seemed way too strong for that, only Italy could be ruled out of contention, there would be no Slams for anybody. Wrong, Ireland took it at a canter. In fact, save for short passages, I’m not sur...

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