Ireland refreshed and focused as they look to put poor Six Nations start behind them via IrishTimesSport
“That’s the big thing going forward, is that we all know where we’re at. They’ve really come in this week full of energy and knowing the journey, and where we are on this journey. That’s been really positive and I think they’re ready to go now for Italy.”
Although the margin of defeat was greater, the quality of the French side remains a cut above that of the Welsh. The Italians aren’t viewed in the same regard as Les Bleus, yet France had to dig deep before securing a 22-12 victory over the Azzurre in Parma at the start of this year’s Six Nations. “They really are great to be around. Even from my own point of view, I get energised working with them. There’s no doubt they’re hurting, but to show that resilience they have, to come in all ready to go and full of energy and ready to get something out of this Italian game. There’s no doubt about it, they’re a special group and there are some really good leaders in it,” Fogarty added.
This is thanks in no small part to the fact that the Italians featured at last year’s delayed World Cup in New Zealand and made it to the quarter-final stage.
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