Ireland back to fifth
Ireland have climbed one place in the IRB world rankings after beating France in Paris to win the Six Nations.
Ireland have climbed one place in the IRB world rankings after beating France in Paris to win the Six Nations.
Ireland's 22-20 win against France in Paris saw them crowned Six Nations champions.
Jonny Sexton scored two tries as Ireland beat France 22-20 in Paris and secured the Six Nations crown.
The hosts scored six tries against 14 men to win 51-3 in Cardiff.
The visitors scored seven tries in Rome to finish with four wins in the Six Nations.
Wales finished their Six Nations campaign on a high with a 51-3 win against Scotland in Cardiff.
England scored seven converted tries to thrash Italy 52-11 in Rome, but fell short of matching Ireland's points difference.
Victory against France in Paris on Saturday night will almost certainly hand Ireland the Six Nations trophy.
England must beat Italy in Rome and hope that France defeat Ireland if Chris Robshaw is to lift the Six Nations trophy.
Wales and Scotland will be desperate to end disappointing Six Nations campaigns on a high when they meet in Cardiff.