Jack Conan says Ireland’s statement win over world champions South Africa is both a benchmark and a springboard for future challenges but also feels there are “massive areas” for improvement. The in-form Irish maintained their hold on top spot in the world rankings thanks to Saturday’s gripping 19-16 success in Dublin. Andy Farrell’s men move on to Aviva Stadium appointments with Fiji and Australia before turning attention to the 2023 Six Nations and next year’s World Cup. The ability they have to a man to beat people one-on-one is some of the best in the world. There will be more one-off collisions in that they are more unpredictable than South Africa.

Source: The Herald November 09, 2022 09:16 UTC