Taking the show on the road is Farrell’s next challenge

Seven of Ireland’s nine wins in a row have come on home soil, if they have Grand Slam designs then they’ll need to prove themselves in Paris

Ireland's Garry Ringrose scores his side's fourth try during Saturday's Guinness Six Nations victory over Wales at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Rúaidhrí O’Connor

Andy Farrell has built his side on home soil. The last seven of their nine wins in a row have come at the Aviva Stadium and, in the comfort of their own abode, they’ve developed into a fearsome unit.