It has to be said that Vodafone are the kind of sponsors a team needs when it chasing down a bit of history.

In the second year of their sponsorship of Dublin GAA, the Dubs won the All Ireland Football Championship for the first time in 16 years with a famous nail-biting win over Kerry.

At the time of exiting the sponsorship two years later Vodafone Head of Brand Anne Mulcahy said that “Our sponsorship of Dublin GAA covered one of the most successful periods ever for the county across all codes and age groups. It ’s a time that will live long in the memory of fans.”

It can only be hoped that they will bring a touch of history to Twickenham tomorrow as well.

Playing with the fates, this is also the second NatWest 6 Nations that Ireland have worn the distinctive red logo.

Playing with the numbers the #TeamOfUs campaign has also compiled a few stats from this seasons Championship which while not suggesting that a first Grand Slam since 2009 and only a third in history will be easy, it is certainly on the cards.

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