A November series, a Six Nations, and then four Tests in August/September before what hopefully will be a minimum six-game programme in Japan. You picture yourself having loads of time to get ready for it (the World Cup) but we probably don't have that much time. Equally, it's hard to sell when the man in question is a world class player who is fundamental to Ireland's chances of breaking new ground at the World Cup. Time will fly between now and Japan but there will be more than a few pockets of turbulence. November Series3/11: v Italy (Soldier Field)10/11: v Argentina (Aviva)17/11: v New Zealand (Aviva)24/11: v USA (Aviva)Six Nations2/2/19: v England (Aviva)9/2: v Scotland (Murrayfield)24/2: v Italy (Olympic Stadium)10/3: v France (Aviva)16/3: v Wales (Principality Stadium)World Cup Warm-ups10/8: v Italy (Aviva)24/8: v England (Twickenham)31/8: v Wales (Principality Stadium)7/9: v Wales (Aviva)Sunday Indo Sport

Source: Irish Independent September 09, 2018 14:03 UTC