Peter O'Mahony: Fifth 6 Nations title is the best of the lot

When the celebrations die down, and the emotions reset at neutral, Peter O'Mahony will sit down in the next few days and make a decision about his future.

The Ireland captain doesn't give away much in front of a camera or a microphone, and even if his future plans have already been decided in the back of his mind, the Munster man was never going to steal the thunder of a Guinness Six Nations title by revealing them on Saturday night.

The one concession the 34-year-old did give, was that he does have a decision to make.

"I need to go talk to my wife and family and have a think about it," the flanker said, when asked about whether Saturday's win over Scotland would be his final outing in green.

"I won't be making any decisions over the next few days, but next week we'll have to have a chat."

All day, it was hard not to be sucked in by the body language of the Irish skipper, whose contract is due to expire at the end of the season.

Throughout a 15-year-career O'Mahony has never been afraid to show his emotion, particularly around the national anthem before a game, but his tears during Ireland's Call on Saturday painted the picture of someone who at the very least realised it could, if not would, be his final game for Ireland at the Aviva.

Furthermore, as he walked off the pitch on 64 minutes to a standing ovation, there was a small crouch as he rubbed his hand into the pitch (below).

If it was his final Test, then what a way to go out.

"It's certainly hard to beat," he added, as he reflected on where Saturday's win ranked in his career.

"There are days like today you wouldn't dare dream of, like today lifting a trophy.

"I've been through enough losses, you know, pick one, semi-finals, with Munster. Even a game we learned a lot from,