Andy Farrell enters the biggest week of his reign as Ireland prepare for a World Cup quarter-final against New Zealand.
Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton will lead Ireland's efforts to avenge their 2019 World Cup quarter-final exit to New Zealandas Ireland edged past holders South Africa
In stark contrast, Ireland were breathtakingly clinical. They crafted opportunities and executed, masterfully assembling yet another reel that showcased their ability to overwhelm opponents.By the time the green shirts gleefully bounced down the tunnel at half-time, a Hugo Keenan double and a score from Iain Henderson had Irish fans dreaming of a reunion with the All Blacks as Scotland were ushered out of the pool-stage exit door for the third time in the past four tournaments.
Ireland, however, move into the biggest week this group has had under Farrell's leadership. Four years ago, they were outclassed by a rampant New Zealand side, a defeat that signalled the end of the Joe Schmidt era and laid bare the gulf between Ireland and the elite of world rugby. " have already said it's one that they want and when they're hurting and they want to put it right, that's the biggest challenge in rugby, to try and beat them when they're in that frame of mind," said Ireland captain Johnny Sexton.
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