Ukraine come to Dublin devastated by their failure to qualify for the World Cup. Photograph: Peter Powell/EPA‘Soldiers watch our games in trenches.’ A pretty stark reality that puts Ireland’s biggest issue of losing to Armenia into sharp perspective. There will clearly be a warm reception for the Ukrainian team as they square off against Stephen Kenny’s Republic of Ireland tonight at the Aviva Stadium.
For all the talk of Munster’s record under Johann van Graan, one thing that has become apparent of late is that their inability to maintain a level of performance shows a squad pulling in different directions. Gordon D’Arcy suggests that players might be trying to play in a way that they have not fully bought into
and instead trying to muddle through as best they can. What this means is that, as much as trophies are a clear priority for Graham Rowntree’s new coaching ticket, the most important thing is actually to focus on performance and getting player buy-in for a clear game plan. Success will follow after that. Elsewhere,has been speaking in the build-up to his side’s semi-final against Leinster. The South African outfit is a much improved side since their 31-3 drubbing in Dublin earlier this year.
“The days after you surrender your All-Ireland title have an added little cut in them. You’re the same people as you were before but something has changed.”
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