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Irish Sunday Mirror|February 12, 2023
Farrell's Ireland lay down marker for Six Nations and beyond with brilliant display at Aviva to prove they are world's top side
MICHAEL SCULLY
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JUBILANT Andy Farrell pointed to the character of his Ireland side after a famous victory over the defending Six Nations champions at the Aviva.

It was the first ever meeting of the world's number one and two ranked teams in the Six Nations championship.

It certainly didn't disappoint - particularly in a breathless first half but only one team deserved to win and Ireland retained their top rank with a four tries to one triumph.

Ireland's 13th home win on the spin makes them hot favourites to win only a fourth Grand Slam - and puts down a psychological marker against the French as the rivals could meet in the World Cup quarter-finals in October.

Asked later what enabled Ireland to be the dominant force in a pulsating clash, head coach Farrell said:

"The character more than anything.

"We talk about the big picture stuff, the fight, the want to cover each others back.

"To show the togetherness, the spirit that we know we've got - and to show it to everyone else in world rugby, it was there to be seen.

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