Simon Easterby: Crucial to pass ‘pivotal’ Scotland test and continue momentum

Simon Easterby believes Ireland have signalled their intent by emerging from their “pivotal” Murrayfield test on Sunday in pole position for a third consecutive Guinness Six Nations title.

The men in emerald green followed up their opening-weekend win at home to England with a convincing 32-18 away triumph over Scotland to move four points clear at the top of the table with a maximum haul of 10 points.

Having struggled at times to get their game going against the Red Rose, Easterby was impressed with the way Ireland went about their business in Edinburgh to make it 11 successive wins over the Scots and keep themselves on track for a Grand Slam.

Round 2 comes to an end!