Vunipola: Mental weakness not an issue for England
Eddie Jones says psychology has been an issue for England since the last World Cup, but Billy Vunipola sees it differently.
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Eddie Jones says psychology has been an issue for England since the last World Cup, but Billy Vunipola sees it differently.
The Connacht centre remains uncapped, but already feels his reaction time and decision-making improved in Carton House.
The outgoing head coach won’t tear up his gameplan and start anew, so Ireland will have to fight their way out of this corner.
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The winning coach also joked that his side were not looking tired, despite Eddie Jones’ assertions.
The wing scored, assisted and denied tries in a tight contest in Rome.
We went minute-by-minute as Ireland went to rain on a Welsh Grand Slam parade.
The Kiwi hopes the fine margins and crucial decision go his team’s way in his last Six nations match.
Warren Gatland wants to close the Principality roof because he says they have “a responsibility to the game as a spectacle.”
Joe Schmidt has also recalled Andrew Porter, Kieran Marmion and Quinn Roux to his squad for his final Six Nations match.
The tighthead has forced his way into Joe Schmidt’s plans after sitting out the first two rounds of Six Nation action.
The pair missed out on selection last week but are pushing to be involved against Wales.
Dan Leavy is back in the Ireland squad for the final Six Nations game against Wales, while Ross Byrne has been released back to Leinster.
Tommy Seymour, Blair Kinghorn and Stuart Hogg have all been ruled out of Saturday’s Six Nations clash.
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The captain was thrilled with how Ireland ‘attacked’ the contest.
The head coach was thrilled to see his side dominate the first half against France on their way to a bonus point win.
We went minute-by-minute as Ireland attempted to retain their interest in the Championship going into the final week.
Next Saturday in Cardiff should be tasty.
The visitors made it four from four with a hard-fought win over Scotland, and are one victory away from a first Slam since 2012.
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The Leinster centre is back in the Ireland team after injuring his hamstring against England.
The Ireland head coach is ready for his last competitive game in charge at the Aviva Stadium.
The Munster second row has made a strong injury comeback but has been given more time by Joe Schmidt.
Keith Earls says Ireland will ‘be back to themselves soon enough’ as Joe Schmidt’s side bid to finish the Six Nations strongly.
Forwards coach Simon Easterby insisted it was not a harsh call to leave the Leinster hooker out of this week’s squad.
The Munster out-half has made good progress in his comeback, but Sunday will come too soon for a return.
Sean Cronin is not included in the 37-man panel, while Robbie Henshaw and Dan Leavy remain unavailable through injury.
Centre Michelle Claffey required surgery on the ankle injury picked up in Italy, while Leah Lyons will be sidelined with a shoulder issue.
The captain picked up a ‘knock’ in training yesterday and could lead Noel McNamara to run Sean French from the start.
A few beers and a boistorous crop of U20s has the young lock in positive mood as the Six Nations finish line comes into view.
The head coach also hit back at a comparison made between this Championship and the 2007 World Cup.
The Ulster second row is ready to return to Ireland’s engine room against France on Sunday week.
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The pair trained separately during this morning’s open session in Belfast.
England and Georgia players reportedly clashed after a scrum session yesterday.
The Ireland out-half says it is frustrating when ‘you’re doing everything right but things just aren’t clicking’.
Form in the spring tournament hasn’t been able to push Ireland beyond the eight yet.
We couldn’t make room for any of Ireland’s four scores in Rome.
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