South Africans have aided Ireland’s rise

SINCE the departure of Joe Schmidt, Ireland fans hoped that Andy Farrell would bring a new and exciting plan to our team and it’s now without question that in short time he has.I believe this is not only his recognition of strength in depth in Ireland but also the games the four provinces have played against the Bulls, Lions, Stormers and Sharks.South Africa’s elite have brought a massively different style of play that has to be adapted too and Farrell's plan is built on games both North and South.Chris Collyer

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