Hi Caolán. I do think Ireland's model that has developed in the pro era has done a great job of maximising your potential. The Furlong generation (supplemented by foreigners) has so far been the peak and compared to your pre 2014 history has been incredibly successful.
Whatever they do, your C suite shouldn't follow what Australia did 1996 onwards and rip up what's lifted Ireland to such heights. You don't have the player numbers as England and France and you continue to punch above your weight so don't panic. You could be Scotland or Wales!
Obviously the Furlong generation is aging and Farrell is trying to get everything from them while he can. He does have a good core of players he brought into the first 23 young though, so he is preparing for the future. See this article I've written for more details.
No 10 mess in Leinster and made worse with Frawley departure. Brilliant for Frawley and connacht.
I honestly think ulster will be back stronger next year. Do you think the loss of internationals had an impact near the end of season. Not an excuse but had ulster planned for it.
Munster, such a mess and a big reset needed. The loss of Peter and Connor had an impact and a few other departures this year without adequate replacements.
strange article. Cullen has the best European record, by quite a distance, in Europe as Director of Rugby since 2016 when Lancaster arrived as defacto head coach. Followed by Nienaber.
Are there any rugby journalists in Ireland able to stick to the facts and report on that?
I have been watching Leinster all season and it has been, by fat, their worst season in years. A lions tour + 6Natioks + URC + Europe. That's 3 different coaching setups and competing on 4 fronts, in one season. I don't think there were any rugby watchers, paying attention, that predicted a Leinster win on Saturday.
Yet. to read some reports, the loss is a catastrophe of such magnitide, authors of the greek tragedies would cringe.
Hi Caolán. I do think Ireland's model that has developed in the pro era has done a great job of maximising your potential. The Furlong generation (supplemented by foreigners) has so far been the peak and compared to your pre 2014 history has been incredibly successful.
Whatever they do, your C suite shouldn't follow what Australia did 1996 onwards and rip up what's lifted Ireland to such heights. You don't have the player numbers as England and France and you continue to punch above your weight so don't panic. You could be Scotland or Wales!
Obviously the Furlong generation is aging and Farrell is trying to get everything from them while he can. He does have a good core of players he brought into the first 23 young though, so he is preparing for the future. See this article I've written for more details.
https://substack.com/@jdkiwi/note/p-199161718?r=7ei3zi
A lot to pick through there.
No 10 mess in Leinster and made worse with Frawley departure. Brilliant for Frawley and connacht.
I honestly think ulster will be back stronger next year. Do you think the loss of internationals had an impact near the end of season. Not an excuse but had ulster planned for it.
Munster, such a mess and a big reset needed. The loss of Peter and Connor had an impact and a few other departures this year without adequate replacements.
At this moment in time what is the state of the Irish world cup 2027 hopes?
If all goes as expected you'll face Argentina in a QF...
And lose.
strange article. Cullen has the best European record, by quite a distance, in Europe as Director of Rugby since 2016 when Lancaster arrived as defacto head coach. Followed by Nienaber.
Are there any rugby journalists in Ireland able to stick to the facts and report on that?
I have been watching Leinster all season and it has been, by fat, their worst season in years. A lions tour + 6Natioks + URC + Europe. That's 3 different coaching setups and competing on 4 fronts, in one season. I don't think there were any rugby watchers, paying attention, that predicted a Leinster win on Saturday.
Yet. to read some reports, the loss is a catastrophe of such magnitide, authors of the greek tragedies would cringe.