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Published 01:03 14 Feb 2023 GMT
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"We’ve a couple of days off now, and a well-earned couple of days off, because the body of work that we’ve put in has been fantastic in such a short space of time," said Farrell. "So, a well-earned rest, bounce into work Thursday and Friday, and then a weekend off, and then into a proper Test match week. I mean, when you get a chance you’ve got to be ready, and I think that’s evident in the showings that we’ve had over the last couple of weeks."On House of Rugby [LISTEN from 2:10 below], Greg O'Shea, Lindsay Peat and Jason Hennessy looked back on the thrilling win over France and ahead to the Italy game. Andy Farrell, meanwhile, saw one post-match question coming a mile off. [caption id="attachment_250864" align="aligncenter" width="800"]
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell. (Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile)[/caption]
"I don't buy into it at all," he replied. "I know the question has to be asked, as history tells you that's what has happened in the past. It's all irrelevant to us. The only thing that matters to us is where we're at and where we're going."Farrell says preparation for this year's Six Nations has been the best since he took over, after the 2019 World Cup, but that can be explained by he and his team knowing how to get the best out of the squad. "I feel like the team is hungry, to want to start well." Going back to moments in the victory against Les Bleus, Farrell highlighted Bundee Aki chasing back to mop up a grubber kick and James Ryan showing for carry after carry, and carry again. He also highlighted a Garry Ringrose effort, just after he score the bonus-point try.
"Garry was out on his feet, at one stage, late on, then he found a way to score the try. He came back and took the [French] restart on a single left [from Josh van der Flier]."Next job, next focus. That is what Farrell and his coaching staff have driven home with these players, and the results are clear. There’s plenty more," Farrell enthused. "I couldn't put a percentage on that. Being clinical is something that we’ve done in patches. Being consistent with that is a work-on, obviously." WATCH HOUSE OF RUGBY: Related articles:
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