Captain Caelan Doris conceded Ireland were guilty of “forcing things” in an attempt to put pressure on their Guinness Six Nations title rivals during an unconvincing 22-17 victory against Italy.

With last week’s humiliation on home soil against Les Bleus the sole blot on Ireland’s copybook, Doris hopes the tournament acts as a “springboard” moving forward into a new era.

You can check out at any time. More info Caelan Doris admitted that Ireland were guilty of forcing things in their efforts to play catch-up in the Six Nations title race on Super Saturday.

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It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Captain Caelan Doris insisted there is no sense of anti-climax in the Ireland camp as they fight to keep alive their scant hopes of Guinness ...