Ireland forwards coach Paul O'Connell prior to the match between Ireland and France at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo: Ramsey Cardy/SportsfileIreland forwards coach Paul O’Connell has defended Andy Farrell’s selection policy after an all-Leinster backline started in Rome last time out. Leinster are again set to be the bulk suppliers to the Ireland team, but O’Connell warned against the dangers of becoming overly reliant on one province. “I think combinations definitely help and definitely work,” he said. Combinations help, but I think we need as much as competition as we can have.”Read MoreOnline Editors

Source: Irish Independent March 10, 2021 02:26 UTC