Ireland's Six Nations squad will reconvene on Tuesday to prepare for a major character test - tackling tournament favourites France in Paris.
Scotland have dropped outside the world's top 10 following their RBS 6 Nations home defeat against England on Saturday.
Coach Declan Kidney refuses to give up on the RBS 6 Nations title despite Ireland's controversial 23-21 defeat by Wales.
Coach Declan Kidney insisted Ireland can rebound from the last minute loss against Wales in their Six Nations opener on Sunday and beat France in Paris next Saturday if they use their heads a bit more.
Wales boss Warren Gatland admitted his team "got out of jail" after they claimed a dramatic Six Nations win over Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
Leigh Halfpenny kicked a final-minute penalty to snatch a 23-21 victory for Wales over Ireland in their RBS Six Nations opener in Dublin.
Toby Faletau wants Wales to move on from the agony of their World Cup campaign - starting with Sunday's Six Nations opener against Ireland.
Paul O'Connell believes a feelgood factor surrounding the Irish provinces' march on Europe this season has permeated the national squad.
Rory Best has urged Ireland to build on the consistency they displayed at the World Cup when their Six Nations opens against Wales on Sunday.
Ireland go into Sunday's Six Nations match with Wales with revenge very much on their minds after losing to the Welsh twice last year including October's World Cup quarterfinal.
Keith Earls has been ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations opener against Wales after his new baby daughter was taken to hospital due to illness.
Keith Earls on Friday pulled out of Ireland's opening Six Nations match with Wales, the IRFU confirmed.
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