"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."
A lack of quality game-time will not hinder Ireland when they meet the All Blacks in Chicago. Leinster players who lost 31-14 to Munster received a timely reminder of the level needed to repeat the 2016 win over New Zealand at Soldier Field. The Munster defeat was humiliating and highlighted deficiencies that must be addressed before the New Zealand match. Ireland face a battle-hardened All Blacks side and must raise standards, using the Munster result to sharpen preparation and refocus on the intensity required to secure another historic victory in Chicago.
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