The Counter Ruck

How many of you saw that coming? A record Irish victory in Twickenham was some way for Andy Farrell and co to change the narrative surrounding this side after a middling start to this year’s Six Nations campaign.

Gordon D’Arcy, John O’Sullivan and Nathan Johns were all in London on Saturday and they link up once again to pick through how Ireland pulled off that performance.

Plus, we look at how Ireland U20s managed a similarly impressive victory over their English counterparts in Bath on Friday night.

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Ireland’s team for the weekend is out with a big decision made at outhalf. Will the changes improve Ireland’s chances of securing an upset?

What of England who have promoted Henry Pollock to the starting XV?

Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan join Nathan Johns to preview Saturday’s clash.

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Ireland responded to their disappointment in Paris with a win over Italy. Albeit an unconvincing one.

Did new faces in Andy Farrell’s team do enough to change the status selection quo? Did Ireland’s attack start to look like its old self? Does Scotland’s win offer any hope heading to Twickenham?

Gordon D’Arcy and John O’Sullivan join Nathan Johns to discuss.

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John O’Sullivan joins Nathan Johns to pick through some big selection decisions made by Andy Farrell ahead of Ireland’s Six Nations clash with Italy.

Plus, John also takes his through his vision for how Ireland can bring more players through from U20 level to the senior side.

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Ireland suffer a heavy defeat to France while Italy are on a high following a win over Scotland.

Does that make for a potential banana skin for Andy Farrel and Co this weekend?

Gordon D’Arcy joins Nathan Johns to discuss.

Plus, we look at some of the wider tactical and skillset deficiencies plaguing Irish rugby. What can be done to stop the rot?

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