"Rassie Erasmus has described Ireland's rugby system as "precision farming" and the last year has shown how delicate the ecosystem is. All the analysis that followed the alarming defeats to France, New Zealand and South Africa remains valid and the issues that cropped up remain worthy of attention. Yet it all feels a little less alarming after a weekend where the senior side issued a stunning riposte to those who believed they are a beaten docket and the U-20s showed there's life in the pathways yet."
"Yet it all feels a little less alarming after a weekend where the senior side issued a stunning riposte to those who believed they are a beaten docket and the U-20s showed there's life in the pathways yet."
Rassie Erasmus described Ireland's rugby system as "precision farming", highlighting a delicate ecosystem after a challenging year. Analysis following heavy defeats to France, New Zealand and South Africa identified persistent issues that remain valid and worthy of attention. The senior side delivered a dramatic response over a weekend, overturning perceptions that they were finished. The U-20s produced encouraging performances that indicate ongoing vitality in the development pathways. Recent results reduce immediate alarm while emphasizing the need for sustained attention to player progression, selection and preparation to stabilize performance.
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