If that is to be the final they'll both have come through the tough side of the draw and fully deserve to be in the final. France and Ireland gave it a bloody good rattle but ultimately weren't good enough. Of course we'd like to see the whole tournament get more competitive, but it's up to the rest of the world to get better. It's kind of happening, if slowly - some of the T2 are getting better and, for once, we're surprised that it hasn't been more NH dominated.

Although one or other has been in 6 of the 9 finals to date, they've only actually met once and that was, allegedly, ruined by food poisoning.  I'd be perfectly comfortable with this final, both teams would be there on merit and it's one of rugby's classic rivalries.