Andy Farrell’s men look a sure thing to retain Six Nations crown with an out-of-sorts Wales unlikely to hinder their progress
The rest may as well go home. The title is Ireland’s.
So say the bookies, who are offering an Ireland championship at a little better than 10-1 on, which equates to a 90% likelihood. That is quite the statement, given there are three rounds (out of five) still to play, including a trip for Ireland to the home of the side that took bronze at the World Cup only a few months ago.