Gordon D’Arcy on the role of luck in winning a Rugby World Cup, and Gavin Cummiskey on the role of rain in the Republic of Ireland securing promotion
South Africa captain Siya Kolisi passes the William Webb Ellis Cup to team mate Eben Etzebeth upon the team's arrival home after winning the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Photograph: EPAexamined some of the qualities outside of raw talent that allowed South Africa to win a second successive World Cup in this week’s column. He ventured: “was a decisive factor through the knockout stages of the World Cup, but it would be remiss not to mention that Lady Luck bestowed her favours on the Springboks.
Between April and July next year, the Republic of Ireland will compete in the Nations League proper, with World Cup winners Spain and European champions England two potential visitors to the Aviva Stadium. Next year, if Ireland finish in the top two of a four-team group they qualify directly for the 2025 European Championships in Switzerland.”
Crokes are reigning All-Ireland champions of course and are chasing a first ever provincial three-in-a-row.
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