If nature is healing, then nature might want to upgrade its settings. It was a long 16 days, but Ireland and the Six Nations are new market leaders in the power of restoration. Take Tommy O’Brien. He was one of the fall guys from the 36-14 loss in Paris. Not only was he the first back to be whipped off by Andy Farrell 10 minutes into the second half at the Stade de France, he was also dropped completely for the Italy game.

Source: Irish Independent February 23, 2026 03:35 UTC