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Six Nations 2023 team-by-team review: Ireland dominate as Wales hit low ebb

A James Ryan knock-on away from the perfect tournament. Five wins, each by a margin of 10 points or more, demonstrates just how dominant Andy Farrell’s side have been. Immediately after victory over England cemented their fourth ever grand slam – and first to be won at home – they were looking towards the World Cup with confidence, embracing the expectation that has traditionally laid heavy. This is not a criticism but there is something brutally mechanical about Ireland. A system working with maximum efficiency, no wastage, with everything and everyone in unison. There is strength in depth too – burnished on the five-game tour of New Zealand last summer – and though their route is daunting they have every right to head to the World Cup final as favourites. But, while it is a truism, they will need a slice of luck with Johnny Sexton’s fitness if they are to become only the second side from the northern hemisphere to be crowned world champions.

They might have relinquished their title and though it would obviously have been preferable to defend it, you sense it suits them that the spotlight is on Ireland heading into the World Cup. A victory at Twickenham was the No1 target of this campaign and they achieved it in devastating fashion and, before taking the foot off the gas once the bonus point was secured, they were mesmeric against Wales. It strikes just how consistent Fabien Galthié has been in his team selection, mixed with a willingness to tinker tactically – in the first three rounds they did not kick nearly as far as they did last year for example – which suggests preparations for the World Cup are ticking along nicely. They have a monstrous pack, expertly steered around the park by the world’s best player, and a

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