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    08 October 2023

    Andy Farrell, Ireland’s Rugby World Cup 2023 aspirations include earning the respect of the All Blacks

    Irish Rugby: Ireland Ready for Dream Clash with New Zealand

    In a thrilling victory over Scotland, Ireland secured their spot in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup. The win has set up a mouth-watering clash against reigning champions and perennial rugby powerhouse, New Zealand.

    Head coach Andy Farrell expressed his excitement about the upcoming match, stating that facing off against the All Blacks is “what dreams are made of.” Despite being knocked out by New Zealand in the previous World Cup, Ireland will seek revenge after finishing on top of Pool B.

    “As far as a quarter-final is concerned it doesn’t get any tougher,” Farrell acknowledged. “The respect we have for New Zealand is through the roof and hopefully they have got a bit of respect for us.”

    Ireland’s dominant performance against Scotland saw them score six tries, including an early try from James Lowe within two minutes. Hugo Keenan added two more tries while Iain Henderson sealed the bonus point before half-time.

    “I think it was a special performance because Scotland really came off the blocks”, Farrell commented on his team’s impressive display. “Obviously we scored the try early doors, which was a great start, but they really came out of the blocks after that.” “They threw everything at us,” he continued. “Our defense was exceptional in trying to keep them out, and we remained composed and clinical when attacking. To get that many points in the first half against a formidable opponent like Scotland was a testament to our skills.”

    With captain Johnny Sexton set to retire after the tournament, he expressed his gratitude towards the passionate Irish supporters, describing their unwavering support as “the best days of our lives.” He also acknowledged the importance of reciprocating that support with strong performances on the field.

    “It’s important that we keep turning up for them. They give us everything on match days, and we aim to give them something similar,” Sexton said.

    A Challenging Path Ahead

    Sexton further commented on Ireland’s journey in this World Cup, highlighting the unfairness of the draw made three years ago which resulted in several top-ranked teams being placed together.

    “This is where we want to be now,” stated Sexton. ” We’re in the quarter-finals against the toughest opposition we could get. The way the draw was made three years ago turned out to be a bit unfair, but it’s the hand that we were dealt.”

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