Rúaidhrí O’Connor: This Six Nations campaign has become Andy Farrell’s greatest challenge yet as Ireland boss

Head coach already faced a daunting list of things to fix before the disruption caused by further injuries and Bundee Aki’s suspension

Andy Farrell is bullish, but the odds are firmly against Ireland winning their third title in four years. Photo: Sportsfile

Andy Farrell is facing his greatest coaching challenge in this Six Nations.

A year ago, Farrell found himself experiencing the championship on the outside looking in, and he hated it. A lesser man would be wishing to be back in that position now.