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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Latham-Coyle

What is wrong with Ireland’s scrum? How England can exploit set piece advantage in Six Nations clash

England Tadhg Furlong Ireland Andrew Porter Six Nations Andy Farrell Cian Healy Joe Heyes Joe McCarthy Paddy McCarthy
Ireland’s scrum have struggled so far in this year’s Six Nations - (Getty)

It was perhaps the most striking image of the second round of the Six Nations. One needs only a rudimentary knowledge of the mechanics of the scrum to know that the sight of a tighthead hoisted high in the air, rump pointing almost skywards, is not, generally, a good sign. A troubling image for Ireland came in the 65th minute of their win over Italy, a headline image to underscore a day of dominance at the scrum for the Azzurri.

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