Another captivating round of Six Nations action could prove a pivotal one in the British and Irish Lions selection shake-up as England edged Scotland and Ireland overcame a much-improved Wales.
Leading Wales to breaking their losing streak would put his name in the spotlight come the end of the Six Nations campaign, and would certainly ask questions of Farrell’s final selection.
The competition for a place on the flight to Australia is certainly ramping up between the scrum halves this Six Nations, and Andy Farrell will be keeping a close eye on the likes of White for the remainder of the tournament.
Ireland were in real strife before the elapsing of Garry Ringrose’s 20-minute red card allowed Aki’s introduction, but the centre brought all sorts of carrying punch and veteran poise, steadying the ship and steering his side back on course.
Wales, meanwhile, showed new life after the interim installation of Matt Sherratt, with the Cardiff coach inspiring a showing far better than those of the first two rounds of this competion.
