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Andy Farrell and company get second chance at first steps

I GOT YOUR BACK: Rob Herring holds on to Peter O’Mahony during the captain’s run at Aviva Stadium. With six tests over the next seven weeks we should have clear evidence of Andy Farrell’s vision for this side by December. Picture: Inpho/Billy Stickland

1 A new ownership and identity

Andy Farrell is a very passionate man and always has been. As the youngest ever player to captain the Great Britain rugby league side at just 21 years and four months old, his energy, total commitment, and ability to bring people with him has always been a characteristic of what he has to offer.