Over the last year this young frontrow has impressed at Test level and shown an ability to score tries
“It’s something we work hard at in training. It’s not just by chance that teams are beginning to attack off the back of mauls or from the 5m line,” says Sheehan.
“You need to chat with the nine to see his picture in front because I can’t see anything,” he says. “There’s a lot that goes into it. You back yourself with the size but making the judgement … will I be left on my own if I break off? Or can I make that extra inch that gets you there? A lot of the time, you only have to make it a foot from the point of contact to get over.”
That is why Johnny Sexton and Andy Farrell spoke of evolution this week, said Ireland must change and adapt or perish. It cannot be exactly like it was against New Zealand in the summer series. For sure a lineout maul but done with greater nuance and invention. “I presume they’re probably bigger men. Their game style is direct and forward. They’re not as expansive as other teams like us maybe. It is direct. Size is one part of it. But 90 per cent of a dominant collision is technique. That’s what we’re priding ourselves on, the technique of being able to win those dominant collisions.”
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sheehan: 'No Irish team has ever really been based on some magician'Hooker Dan Sheehan feels the Ireland pack have the tools to trouble the Springboks ahead of Saturday’s showdown at Aviva Stadium.
Read more »
'It has been tough' - Hooker Owens set for Wales return after 11-month injury battle'It has been tough' - Hooker Owens set for Wales return after 11-month injury battle.
Read more »
Owens proves his mettle on the long road back to fitnessWales hooker Ken Owens hoping to face New Zealand after winning his 11-month injury battle
Read more »
Dan Harmon confirms Donald Glover is 'down to clown' in the 'Community' movieThere's more good news coming our way in regards to the finally confirmed 'Community' movie - Donald Glover is apparently on board.In the wake of last month's...
Read more »