"Under Andy Farrell, Ireland established a clear playing identity between 2021 and 2024 - but that's long gone"
"Joe Schmidt is in Dublin at the minute on a visit to see family and friends during the Southern Hemisphere off-season."
"One wonders if Andy Farrell could find the time to hit him up for a little advice."
"Farrell's predecessor could certainly tell him a thing or two about how this job can get away from you. No matter what you've achieved as Ireland coach, the end days are rarely pretty."
Ireland established a clear playing identity under Andy Farrell between 2021 and 2024, but that identity has since disappeared. Joe Schmidt is in Dublin at the minute, visiting family and friends during the Southern Hemisphere off-season, and there is a suggestion Farrell could seek his advice. Farrell's predecessor can offer perspective on how the Ireland coaching job can slip away from a coach. Coaches' final periods in charge of Ireland are often unflattering regardless of previous success. The combination of lost identity and cautionary precedent raises concerns about the current state of the team under Farrell.
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