3 Key Challenges for Ireland

No matter what way you look at it, Ireland have three threats to overcome this Sunday.

1) The powerhouse that is Mathieu Bastareaud

The Toulon star appears to have lost half a stone, which to be fair was needed. But in dropping a few pounds, he hasn’t lost any of his power and strength. He’ll be gunning for Sexto and coming hard. Robbie Henshaw will need to help crush Bastareud’s dominance. They did a great job on him in Dublin back in February so I’d hope for more of the same. If they work together, they’ll demolish that power in France’s go forward.