Where do Ireland go from here?

About this episode

The episode discusses Ireland's rugby season, focusing on their performance against the All Blacks and future improvements needed for the next World Cup.

After defeat to the All Blacks wrapped up Ireland’s season, Nathan Johns, Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan talk through Ireland’s ups and downs. Firmly ranked below the world’s top sides, where do Ireland go from here as they look to close the gap next season? How does the team balance its need to improve the attack with the personnel available? And what positions are looking stronger than others sixteen months out from the next World Cup? Produced by John Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guests: Nathan Johns, Gordon D’Arcy, John O’Sullivan

Topics covered

• Ireland rugby
• season review
• team improvement
• World Cup preparation
• attack strategy

Keywords

• Ireland
• rugby
• All Blacks
• World Cup
• team strategy
• attack improvement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Irish Times, Acast

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