Ronan O'Gara: Can Ireland get it all right on the night this time?

It’s comforting to see Ireland isn’t the only country completely losing the run of itself. In the wake of Saturday’s 40-25 win over the All Blacks, France has collapsed in a heap of excitement
Ronan O'Gara: Can Ireland get it all right on the night this time?

TOPSHOT: France's hooker Peato Mauvaka celebrates after his side defeated the All Blacks. The French are getting ahead of themselves - maybe they are more like the Irish than we thought. Picture: Getty Images

Never reverse into the column, they told me once. Even so, it seems an appropriate opportunity to talk about periodisation.

Which is fancy coaching lingo for getting it right on the night.

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