Paul O’Connell says it is business as usual from the training camp in Quinta do Lago, Portugal
“I think in the first week you’re just trying to reintroduce our way of doing things and reintroduce our language and get players comfortable with that,” said O’Connell. “For us, we’ve probably been living in this game and that’s the challenge for us. We’ve been living in this game since the end of the autumn internationals, the players have had a busy period of European games, big interprovincial games.
“Sometimes you want to come in as a coach and start working really hard straight away so we’ve to be a little bit aware of where they’re coming from, the language they have in their heads from their provinces, and we have to drip-feed in what we’re doing here. So that’s generally what the first week is for us, it’s getting back to our way of doing things, which very often isn’t too dissimilar to the provinces but there are subtle differences and differences in the language.
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.
England Coach Borthwick Embraces Underdog Status Ahead of Six Nations Clash with IrelandEngland head coach Steve Borthwick acknowledges the formidable challenge posed by Ireland in the upcoming Six Nations tournament. Despite England's recent backroom staff changes and a string of close losses, Borthwick confidently positions his team as contenders while emphasizing the need for exceptional performance against a dominant Irish side.
Read more »
Ireland v England Six Nations tickets selling for up to €2,480 on resale websitesIRFU says it will liaise with gardaí over issue and that tickets that can be verified as resold will be cancelled
Read more »
Paul O'Connell gives insight into Ireland camp ahead of Six NationsIreland face England next Saturday in their opening Six Nations clash
Read more »
Ireland Rugby Star Kearney: 'Not Quite Clicking' Ahead of Six NationsFormer Ireland rugby star Rob Kearney raises concerns about the team's recent performance, predicting a tough Six Nations battle with France, England, and Scotland.
Read more »
Expectations Running High for Ireland Ahead of Six Nations Champions Cup PermutationsIrish rugby clubs Leinster, Munster, and Ulster are in the Champions Cup knockout stages for the first time in 32 years. There's also anticipation building for the Ireland Six Nations clash with England, which coincides with the Irish Gold Cup race day.
Read more »
England Hit by Injury Blow Ahead of Six Nations OpenerEngland's Six Nations campaign gets underway against Ireland on February 1st, but the team faces a series of setbacks with key players ruled out due to injuries.
Read more »