Under Andy Farrell, Ireland established a clear playing identity between 2021 and 2024 – but that’s long gone
‘Andy Farrell is a winner who doesn’t tolerate low standards, so the current run must be driving him up the walls.’ Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile
Joe Schmidt is in Dublin at the minute on a visit to see family and friends during the Southern Hemisphere off-season. One wonders if Andy Farrell could find the time to hit him up for a little advice.
Farrell’s predecessor could certainly tell him a thing or two about how this job can get away from you. No matter what you’ve achieved as Ireland coach, the end days are rarely pretty.