Leinster's blistering form and Rotella-esque mindset could see them finally slay their white whale and end the wait for a fifth Champions Cup crown.
Simon Easterby's men are odds on to lift a third consecutive Six Nations but it doesn't mean they can rest on their laurels
Gregor Townsend is yet to taste the sweet tears of victory over Ireland after eight years and the hex must be broken
Steve Borthwick's men flatter to deceive as their hopes go South with a second-half implosion in Dublin and France are up next
Five Irish wins in nine meetings since a historic first in 2016 has transformed the Ireland-New Zealand relationship.
The former Ireland backrow hopes to use his experience to help guide the next generation and learn from his mistakes
The New Zealanders were knocked out of medal contention in a thriller at Stade de France.
South Africa may feel they have Ireland figured out, but would do well to recall an important recent lesson.