Ronan O'Gara: Seldom will Ireland players go into a Six Nations so undercooked

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The Ireland team line up for the anthems ahead of the Six Nations clash with France last year. For the 2021 edition, Andy Farrell's men are undercooked after the cancellation of Rounds 5 and 6 of the Champions Cup. Picture: INPHO/Billy Stickland

Fri, 05 Feb, 2021 - 06:00

An Irish rugby legend and record‑setting out‑half turned elite coach with La Rochelle. A prominent pundit known for frank, compelling, agenda-setting analysis.

Disproportionate. An interesting word that threads its way through thoughts on the weekend’s Six Nations opening series of games.

Paul O’Connell did his media duties this week and when he wasn’t talking, others were referring to him. Paulie will be glad that’s out of the way. He likes to keep his detail for the pitch and for his preparation, whether that was as a player or now, as Ireland’s forwards coach.