Gordon D'Arcy

A line in the sand must be drawn after second final defeat to La Rochelle and goals reset

Leo Cullen has big decisions to make regarding Caelan Doris and Jason Jenkins

Given Leinster’s looming Champions Cup final assignment and Munster’s injury woes, there are good reasons to support both teams in deciding on the outcome

Leo Cullen’s side has less than three weeks left to refine defensive system that could could lay foundation for Champions Cup victory

Cullen’s men will need to be at their best to thwart Toulouse challenge

The South African is likely to introduce a contrarian flavour to the province’s current playing ethos

Coaches need to concentrate on what they can control - and Leinster have progressed by improving coaching at academy and senior level

The national developmental pathway needs to evolve to be in rude health across all four provinces – not just one

It might be time for Munster to take off the training wheels and give Jack Crowley his chance in 10 jersey

Ireland found a way to weather the storm in the Grand Slam decider and it is a valuable lesson learned

Directors’ pay at Lifeline almost halves

Visitors will probably pursue a more conservative approach in chasing a one-off result but this Ireland team embraces the pressure to perform

If both teams play to their maximum capacity on Sunday, Ireland should win on paper, but matches are played on grass

Ireland are still reliant on key players but what is different is the coaching environment

Saturday’s game doesn’t operate in a vacuum, it has context for the Six Nations, the World Cup and the inner workings of the squad