"Ireland lock Tadhg Beirne says talk about the 2027 World Cup can wait, with the squad's full focus on taking down the All Blacks in Chicago on Saturday week."
"The draw for the tournament in Australia takes place after the November window, with Andy Farrell and his management already starting to talk about pivoting towards their long-term goal, but the Munster skipper - a star performer for the Lions in their series victory over Australia - insists it's all about the here and now as Soldier Field looms."
Tadhg Beirne says talk of the 2027 World Cup can wait while Ireland concentrate on defeating the All Blacks in Chicago next Saturday. The World Cup draw in Australia will occur after the November window. Andy Farrell and his management have begun planning toward the long-term goal, but Beirne, the Munster captain and a standout for the Lions against Australia, insists the squad must prioritise the immediate Test. Soldier Field in Chicago is the immediate focus for the team ahead of broader tournament preparations.
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