Farrell mentioned that Scotland, who’re chasing a primary Triple Crown since 1990 and a primary title since 1999, “can beat anyone on their day, as they have proven”.
Gregor Townsend’s facet arrange a seismic Super Saturday with their thrilling 50-40 win over leaders France within the penultimate spherical of fixtures, whereas Ireland’s gritty win over Wales saved them in with a shout on the ultimate day.
“As far as Scotland’s concerned, the genuine respect we have every single year, we say it the whole time, they’re a fantastic squad and team and given any type of room to play the way they want to play,” he mentioned.
For Ireland, who rebounded from an opening-game defeat by the French with wins over Italy, England and Wales, Farrell admitted there was “certainly room to do better”.
“We’ve had one really good performance [against England] but we know that Test match rugby, it doesn’t all go your way and you need to find your way.
“All the most effective groups have observe information of having the ability to do this. Three out of three within the final three, getting over the frustration of the one earlier than that, however nonetheless room for enchancment and placing ourselves able to see if we are able to carry out at our greatest when it actually issues. That’s the place you need to put your self in.”
No matter what happens in Dublin, the fate of the Six Nations title rests with in France, who host England in their final game.
England head coach Steve Borthwick is under pressure after three consecutive defeats, but Farrell said: “when a crew’s a bit bit wounded something can occur”.
“Everyone is aware of the gamers they have and the coaches they have and what they’re able to,” he added.
“But on the similar time France are hurting as effectively and so they’re within the driving seat so far as a house recreation and so they know they will win a championship.
“It’s fantastic for neutrals watching the Six Nations this weekend but nothing would surprise me, exactly the same as last weekend.”
