Robbie Henshaw has called for improvement from Ireland despite Saturday’s win over Wales, putting them on course to claiming a historic second successive Grand Slam.

Although Ireland are on course to defend their Six Nations title and make history by becoming the first team to win back-to-back Grand Slams, they still have to improve, according to Henshaw.

The 30-year-old helped Ireland to retain their perfect record in the Championship as they claimed their third successive bonus-point victory courtesy of a 31-7 victory over Wales in Dublin on Saturday.

Some nervy moments for Ireland

Ireland held a 17-0 half-time lead but then endured some nervy moments against their unfancied opponents before sealing a resounding win in the game’s final quarter.

Andy Farrell’s troops will now return to Six Nations action in a fortnight’s time when they face England at Twickenham on Saturday, March 9.

“We knew Wales had nothing to lose, and they threw the kitchen sink at us,” said Henshaw, who came off the replacements bench in Ireland’s 32-15 victory away to England in 2022.

“The game itself was quite scrappy, and we got momentum, and it then stalled a bit.

“The fact we finished strong was a positive for us, and it sets us up nicely for the next few weeks.

“Twickenham’s always a tricky place to go. It’s always that kind of cauldron environment.

“The last time we played there, we had a good result, but it’s going to be a tough game. We’ll have to get better again.”

Dan Sheehan, James Lowe, Ciaran Frawley and Tadhg Beirne led the way with a try apiece for Ireland against Wales, while Jack Crowley added 11 points courtesy of four conversions and a penalty.

Ireland are now the only unbeaten side left in the competition after England suffered a 30-21 Calcutta Cup loss against Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday evening.

Scotland are set to visit the Aviva Stadium in the final round of the tournament on Saturday, March 16.

No Grand Slam talk among Ireland’s players

Henshaw said there is still no Grand Slam talk in the Irish camp.

“It (back-to-back Grand Slams) is out there, but we’re literally taking it game to game and training session to training session,” he said.

“Our next focus will be England and putting in a huge performance there.

“That (the Grand Slam) is in the background. We need to be looking at England and probably no further.”

Henshaw has been ever-present during Ireland’s Six Nations campaign as he played all but 17 minutes during their three matches on the back of a frustrating World Cup, which was severely hampered by injury.

With Garry Ringrose being an injury absentee, Henshaw has partnered both Bundee Aki and Stuart McCloskey in the centres and is happy to be back on track at Test level despite the midfield competition being fierce.

“Form comes with minutes you play and the more games you play, probably the better you will get,” he said.

“For me, the positive thing is just getting that run of games with Leinster and then into this campaign. It’s great to have back-to-back games and just building on it.

“Everyone who’s been playing this season has been on fire for their club.

“We’re blessed that we have such talent in the country that Stuart McCloskey last week stepped in and did an unbelievable job and Bundee’s been bringing his World Cup form through to this season.

“We’re in a great place with the talent we have, and it’s great to see the performances being put on the pitch.”

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