Ireland aim for Six Nations history under stand-in boss Simon Easterby - Ireland are bidding to become the first country to claim three consecutive Six Nations titles.

Ireland interim coach Simon Easterby is ready to use his years of experience working with the side to take the country to a third successive Six Nations Championship success, and knows the team will need to improve to stay on top.

Easterby and Caelan Doris flew from Rome to Lisbon after the Six Nations launch, from where they drove to Quinta do Lago. As in November, Johnny Sexton will again be in and out of the squad, pending work commitments, in his background role as a mentor to the Irish outhalves.

Simon Easterby, the interim coach for Ireland, aims to lead the team to a third consecutive Six Nations Championship. With experience gained since 2014, Easterby is focused on continuity and improvement,