Yes. As of the end of last year's tournment they had won 9 games in 13 years. But that isn't reflective of their current ability which has improved dramatically over the past few years. They are certainly a match for the Scots now, and given recent results, perhaps the Welsh. None of the other five teams can take them for granted any more.

They were impressive against France today and really deserved to win (and I'm French). They've already beaten them two years ago. What's more, they have won against Scotland and Wales since they've been introduced to the tournament. They still need to beat England and Ireland to show they're no longer a poor little team you can't take seriously. I'm sure they'll make a great tournament this year.

Yes but until recently they rarely managed to beat anyone other than scotland.......yesterday was the second time in 3 years that they beat france.