Irish rugby's biggest issues heading into new season

Irish rugby's biggest issues heading into new season

With a marathon season over, there is a brief window to take stock of the shape of Irish rugby before the next campaign begins. And the unsustainable demands on players thanks to a merciless calendar should be a global warning. On specifically Irish interests, the Lions tour and, to a much lesser extent the brief national trips to Georgia and Portugal, highlighted areas awaiting Andy Farrell’s attention on his return to Ireland duty. The Lions …