‘They’re reigning world champions, we have a huge amount of respect for them and we know we’ve got to really step it up this week’
Ryan was professional long before he ever turned professional and has always believed that the earlier he is all over his detail, the easier his run-in to the game.
“I think I know how to manage the week a bit better now because of experience but I think there’s parts of the day like the pre-match meal and getting on the bus and those different things, I don’t think they ever change no matter how experienced you are; the nerves that come with that.” Although a 9pm kick-off can certainly make the day drag, this didn’t bother Ryan last week when Ireland played Tonga at the same time in Nantes.
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