Josh van der Flier: Ireland would be ‘naive’ to talk about the Grand Slam now

Josh van der Flier believes it would be “naive” for Ireland to make bold Grand Slam proclamations ahead of a tricky Guinness Six Nations trip to Scotland.

Andy Farrell’s men are the only team still in contention for a clean sweep going into the final two rounds of the championship following bonus-point wins over Wales, France and Italy.

Scotland’s own Grand Slam hopes were extinguished by the French last time out but victory over the world’s top-ranked side on Sunday at Murrayfield would launch Gregor Townsend’s hosts back into title contention and clinch their first Triple Crown since the 1990 Five Nations.