Andrew Goodman, Ireland's backs coach, discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning from club to international rugby. He highlights the demanding schedule, the shorter time with players, and the increased responsibility. Goodman also reflects on the successes of Ireland's attack in the Six Nations, emphasizing the team's commitment to growth and improvement.
THE JUMP FROM club to international rugby is one most coaches dream of making, but one which also poses great challenges.
Advertisement “I came in that first time in November and I’d been off the field for a while. There were a few different adjustments to make to general life outside of rugby, and your work-flow and different bits like that. “It’s been great, to have the couple of campaigns working alongside Faz, firstly over in South Africa and then in November. I had a really good understanding of what was important for him as an attack coach and the big picture stuff around the attack but also the skill sets he’s been going over, so yes, it was nice to sit down with him post-November and discuss how we can keep evolving as a team.
The performances are trending positively for Goodman, who has been running the phase-play attack having previously focused on the set-piece launch plays alongside specific backline work. “I think we have managed to put some good phases of attack together to score some tries but the exciting thing from the whole squad, led from the players, is that we are excited about where we can go and keep growing,” he adds.
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