THE LOSS TO England is now well and truly in the past as today Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad had their first big hit-out since Twickenham at Ulster’s former training base, Newforge, in Belfast.
This week the squad will have turned a small part of their attention to the challenge that awaits them in Paris, but from here on in; the focus from will be Italy and how to beat them (hopefully convincingly).
Here’s how things are shaping up for the Six Nations leaders.
Selfies and suffering as Ireland squad bounce back into training in Belfast
THE LOSS TO England is now well and truly in the past as today Joe Schmidt’s Ireland squad had their first big hit-out since Twickenham at Ulster’s former training base, Newforge, in Belfast.
This week the squad will have turned a small part of their attention to the challenge that awaits them in Paris, but from here on in; the focus from will be Italy and how to beat them (hopefully convincingly).
Here’s how things are shaping up for the Six Nations leaders.
Paul O’Connell looks like his usual self.
After cramp on Saturday, Brian O’Driscoll had a tailored session…
..But it looks as though he didn’t miss out on much action.
Familiar turf for Rory Best.
Stray tractor tyres were not tolerated by Conor Murray.
BOD selfie, obvs.
Rob Kearney got the kids excited.
Paddy Jackson with the rest of his class.
Chris Henry takes time out from signing autographs.
Selfie City up there.
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