We must keep our feet on the ground, warns Saunders

By BEN JAYCOCK

Former Ireland captain Rob Saunders believes the series win in New Zealand will provide the ultimate confidence boost for Andy Farrell’s side – but insists they must keep their feet firmly on the ground as this is not a vintage All Blacks team.
After losing the opening Test 42-19 at Eden Park, Ireland secured their first ever win in New Zealand with a 23-12 triumph at Forsyth Barr Stadium and completed the job last Saturday with a 32-22 win at Sky Stadium to secure their first ever series win against the All Blacks.
But Saunders says this current New Zealand team isn’t the...

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