'I've seen a massive step up from the first week I was here. I can see the progress'

AFTER A COUPLE of extremely difficult and disheartening years for the Ireland Women’s team, there is renewed hope the squad are slowly tracking in the right direction again.

Against a French side who were heavily fancied to secure a bonus-point win, Ireland recovered well from leaking a try within the opening three minutes, tackling hard and remaining competitive for the full 80. When France came to Cork last year, Ireland were hit for nine tries in a 53-3 defeat. Here, they limited the damage to five while their missed tackle count dropped from 43 to 17.

Advertisement “I’m only here six or seven weeks, I’ve seen a massive step up from the first week I was here and getting to meet the girls,” he says. “For some that defence will come a little bit easier, like Neve with those 20-plus tackles , and they are all different. Win this weekend, and Ireland can point to tangible progress. Lose, and the pressure rises heading into games against Wales , England and Scotland .

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