Gordon D'Arcy, reflecting on Ireland's recent performance against Australia, highlights the team's grit and resilience, suggesting they are poised for improvement in the upcoming Six Nations tournament. Though Ireland did not secure the desired result, D'Arcy believes the loss can be constructive for the team's future as they prepare for the Test series against the Lions next summer.
Gordon D’Arcy: Ireland have the grit and resilience to improve for the Six Nations ’s side would once again mark the occasion with an appreciable improvement and be able to dictate to and control their opponents, keeping them at arm’s length on the scoreboard. It didn’t pan out quite that way as Australia played smart rugby on both sides of the ball.
They might reflect on how many performance markers they hit in the four November matches and the scope for improvement. Farrell drives competition for places when and where possible. Until recently there hasn’t been much volatility in the pecking order but now it feels like the pot has been stirred a little as he steps away to take up his Lions commitments.
The Ireland team has a very lofty standard in performance terms at its best and while that wasn’t the case in November, there were enough bright moments from individuals and the collective to be positive about what can be achieved in the Six Nations Championship.
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