Ireland got their Six Nations underway by delivering a powerful statement of title intent on Saturday as they toppled titleholders Wales 29-7 at the Aviva Stadium.
Wayne Pivac's side were always forecast to struggle against the in-form Irish in the absence of injured stars like Alun Wyn Jones, Ken Owens, George North and Justin Tipuric.
And Andy Farrell's side wasted little time in building on November wins over New Zealand and Argentina, promoting the same brand of fast-paced play that made the autumn such a success.