
Share
22nd January 2024
08:01pm GMT

“I was unbelievably proud with how we connected with our fans," the Ireland coach continued. "That, for me, continues with how we get back on the horse… the journey continues. A lot of the fans that bought their flights for the [World Cup] semi-finals, I’ve heard from them, transferred those flights to Marseille."[caption id="attachment_297177" align="aligncenter" width="2048"]
Andy Farrell and Peter O'Mahony were up for media duty at the Guinness Six Nations launch. (Credit: Sportsfile)[/caption]
"I’ve been tipping away. It took a bit of time. It was obviously tough for the first few weeks but I’m back loving it… you get an email to say you’ve been selected for the Six Nations. It’s one of the best feelings. "I still have some of the old letters at home. You’re driving up the road to meet up with the best 35 players in the country. Not everybody gets to feel that… if you can’t get excited for that, you’re in the wrong room."Other stand-outs at the Six Nations launch were new Italy coach Gonzalo Quesada recalling the 1999 World Cup win, for Argentina, over Ireland and Warren Gatland saying Wales would welcome Louis Rees-Zammit back to the Test set-up 'with open arms' if hs NFL stint did not work out. England head coach Steve Borthwick should Irish rugby fans what they will be missing when he raved for three straight minutes on what makes Felix Jones so "exceptional". “He is one of the most intense people I have ever, ever met, and, knowing who I do, that is saying something!" *Join SportsJOE’s WhatsApp community for first access to news, sports updates, and quizzes. Click on this link to receive news and the latest sports headlines directly to your phone. You can leave the group at any time.
Explore more on these topics: