Sam Prendergast to start at outhalf in Six Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium, Ryan Baird picked at blindside ...

Six Nations score and updates as superb Aki finish levels the scores - Can Ireland get revenge on the side that denied them a grand slam a year ago?

The similarly impressive Josh Murphy was named player of the match during the province’s bonus point Challenge Cup win over Cardiff.

Ireland came from 10-5 down at half-time to register a first-round victory and avenge their Twickenham loss of 11 months ago.

Bundee Aki toured with the British and Irish Lions ... while fifth-placed Perpignan will be in Italy to play bottom side Zebre on Sunday. A draw or two losing bonus points for both Cheetahs ...