article_snippet: However, Joe Schmidt hopes the tide of optimism after a second successive title and a run of 11 wins in 12 matches won’t be too much of a burden for Ireland to carry in six months’ time.
article_snippet: his team celebrate as his team are crowned Six Nations champions in Edinburgh on Saturday .
article_snippet: Maybe our have blown that,’ ’m added when asked by Sportsmail what message was sent to the world by Ireland winning successive titles for the first time since 1949.
article_snippet: ‘The fact that our just managed to get the silverware is a testament to the group our’ve got.
article_snippet: ’ Paul O'Connell holds aloft the Six Nations trophy at Murrayfield after Ireland were crowned champions .
article_snippet: ’m smiles as ’m is carried by ’m players after his players Six Nations success .
highlights_snippet: Ireland lifted the Six Nations trophy after beating Scotland on Saturday .
  
highlights_snippet: Ireland have won 11 of Ireland last 12 matches, and back-to-back Six Nations .