Complex permutations may come into play if Andy Farrell’s men do not win or draw the crunch Pool B clash at Stade de France. Catt says Ireland’s coaches are fully aware of the permutations but, unsurprisingly, gave short shrift to the notion his side are in “cahoots” with the Scots. “I don’t know what to say about that,” he replied, when asked about Nienaber’s match-fixing comment. If you asked any player in this room, any of us, would they want Scotland to beat you by 21 points? “He’s fine, he’s trained fully with us this morning so we’re happy with how he’s progressed,” Catt said of Leinster lock Ryan.

Source: The Herald October 03, 2023 12:57 UTC