"Ireland assistant coach John Fogarty has dismissed the idea that a lack of quality game-time will hinder the national team when they meet a battle-hardened All Blacks side in Chicago."
"And he believes that Leinster's Ireland stars who were on the end of a humiliating 31-14 defeat to Munster on Saturday got a timely reminder of the level they need to hit next week if they are to repeat the 2016 win over New Zealand at Soldier Field."
Ireland assistant coach John Fogarty dismissed the idea that a lack of quality game-time will hinder the national team when they face a battle-hardened All Blacks side in Chicago. He described the upcoming match as a significant challenge but expressed confidence in the squad's preparedness. Leinster players who endured a humiliating 31-14 defeat to Munster on Saturday received a timely reminder of the standards required. That Munster result highlighted areas for improvement ahead of the New Zealand fixture. The squad must raise their performance levels to replicate the 2016 win over New Zealand at Soldier Field.
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