Since the 2019 World Cup, we have wondered if Ireland were fully committed to evolving their game-plan to such an extent that they will be better-equipped to think their way around the more powerful teams. Expand Close Ronan Kelleher / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Ronan KelleherCertain positions, such as the back-row, are far more stocked than say loosehead, but that’s the challenge for Farrell until the 2023 World Cup. By then, almost a year out from the World Cup, we will have a better understanding of where Ireland sit in the grand scheme of things. Thumping a poor USA outfit at home only told us so much, but there is no doubt solid foundations have been laid. The big question now is: how will Farrell and his brains trust go about building on this platform?

Source: Irish Independent July 12, 2021 01:39 UTC