And the 32-year-old, who scored a record-equalling 24th championship try against Wales, is desperate for his side to finish their inconsistent RBS 6 Six Nations on a high.

“They will have some nerves like you would for any Grand Slam game and it's our job to try to bring those nerves out and compound them,” said O'Driscoll.

"You understand that and if you see a potential frailty you have to go after that. Just because you find yourself at the big occasion it doesn't mean you are owed anything. You still have to grind it out.

"It's always a huge game for us because of the history between the countries and because of the anticipation of the whole nation, not just the rugby supporters, any time we play England.

"The fact England are playing for a Grand Slam heightens the anticipation from an English perspective, but also to a degree from an Irish perspective in that there is an opportunity for us to deny them something.

"It is also a chance to finish this topsy-turvy Six Nations on a high with more wins than losses and with a good taste."