International Rugby Old habits die hard but Farrell's Ireland must embrace favourites' tag
View all John Forde newsIreland habitually traded on an underdog status but have 'leaned into' a new identity under Andy Farrell
Ireland habitually traded on an underdog status but have 'leaned into' a new identity under Andy Farrell
Ireland ruthlessly capitalised on the absence of Antoine Dupont to launch their Guinness Six Nations title defence with a stunning 38-17 bonus-point demolition of 14-man France.