LONDON: Six Nations organisers have long revelled in promoting 'Super Saturday' but the finale of this year's championship has surpassed their wildest dreams as Ireland face England seeking a grand slam that threatens to test even Dublin's party capacity. It would be Ireland's fourth clean sweep but first
LONDON: Six Nations organisers have long revelled in promoting"Super Saturday" but the finale of this year's championship has surpassed their wildest dreams as Ireland face England seeking a grand slam that threatens to test even Dublin's party capacity.
Ireland lead the standings on 19 points, with France, the only team who can catch them, on 15. France host Wales a few hours earlier in the second game of the day and need to win to join Ireland on 19 or claim a bonus point to edge ahead on 20. Ireland currently enjoy a points difference advantage of 20.
Ireland's victory over Scotland last week really cemented them, and coach Andy Farrell, as a team with total faith in what they are doing. They held off a strong Scottish first-half assault and overcame a succession of injuries that might have derailed many a team to finish completely in control. "That's the bit that we spoke about from the start and said 'imagine this happening, imagine having a shot at it at home in front of your family and friends'," captain Johnny Sexton said on Wednesday.Sexton also warned, however, that England are unlikely to fold as meekly as they did against France. Another loss would mean a third successive campaign of two wins and three defeats and there has been much talk this week of regaining pride.
A repeat of that almost-perfect performance is unlikely but they look to have far too much in the locker for a Wales team struggling for any sort of identity under Warren Gatland.
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