Coming into this year’s Six Nations, it was suggested by many that Andy Farrell should use the championship as an opportunity to refresh the Ireland team with some new blood.

There was a fear that the current side had grown a bit stale over the last couple of years. Performance levels had dipped somewhat, with quite a few ageing players part of the group.

On the back of Saturday’s win over England, it seems that process has been handled pretty well. A few new contributors have emerged, with Robert Baloucoune chief amongst them.

The Ulster star has been brilliant in each of his two Six Nations starts up to this point, especially in the victory at Twickenham.

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Monye Feels Robert Baloucoune Brings Something New To Ireland Team

Robert Baloucoune has long been viewed as a potential Ireland star, although a number of injury issues have delayed his arrival onto the test scene. He has now come into the side at the ideal time, adding a new dimension to Andy Farrell’s side.

Speaking on Rugby Union Weekly, former England international Ugo Monye suggested that the winger brings something to the table that he has never previously seen in an Ireland team.

What a find Baloucoune has been.

Ireland have never been blessed out and out wheels. Baloucoune has got it.

He demonstrated that in attack, as well as in defence. He looks so hungry both sides of the ball.

They’ve got a lot that has been coming together.

Robert Baloucoune looks to be peaking at an ideal time from an Irish point of view, now having the chance to establish himself in the test side ahead of next year’s World Cup.

His performances over the last couple of weeks suggest that he is more than capable of making the most of that opportunity.

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