Garcès’s approach and communication at the breakdown and scrum will be important, and these will be key areas for him. Referee communication is a topic that divides opinion. Bit by bit, communication started to change, and it’s true to say that Irish refereeing played its part. Referee communication and player management skills are generally high, and we are able to hear the interaction with players, and with the TMO. The offence had zero effect on play – Ireland moved the ball very quickly and went hard and fast into the Russian 22.

Source: The Irish Times October 30, 2019 06:22 UTC