Ireland Performance Director David Humphreys believes Ireland are in a strong position for the upcoming Six Nations Championship despite Andy Farrell's temporary absence due to illness. He expressed confidence in Simon Easterby's ability to lead the team and highlighted recent positive club performances as a sign of returning form for key Irish players.
David Humphreys: ‘ Andy Farrell will be missed, he’s the best rugby coach in the world’“Even here this week and back in Dublin, yes Andy isn’t here, but nothing else has changed. Simon has been a big part of the success over the last few years, he has head coach experience, and I have no doubt he’ll thrive under the pressure that will come with head coach over the next few weeks.”
The Performance Director also has confidence in Ireland raising levels after a flat Autumn Nations Championship last November. Ireland won all four games but were far from dominant following a long year after a World Cup. Recent club performances in the Champions Cup, however, points to many of the Irish players finding form.
“When the review was taken of the November series, when you look before that, coming into that competition, the provinces weren’t playing particularly well. Some of our key players were probably struggling a bit with their form,” said Humphreys. “Compare that with the last month where I think you’ve seen a lot of our top players playing really well in Europe. That’s why we’re going into the Six Nations in a really good spot. The players are playing with a lot more confidence that comes from having played well.”
Humphreys also expects Irish prop Tadhg Furlong to play some role in this year’s championship. Furlong left the Irish team base in Portugal with a calf strain at the weekend and will not play against England in the opening match.“Yes, there’s no doubt that as any player gets older there’s an increased risk of injury.
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