Easterby’s ‘ruthless focus’ perfect fit for Ireland

Simon Easterby boasts the "ruthless focus" to thrive in Joe Schmidt’s Ireland set-up, according to his Scarlets coaching mentor Nigel Davies.

Former Gloucester boss Davies has tipped Ireland’s new forwards coach to handle his quick-fire transition to the international arena.

Easterby left his head coach post at the Scarlets after just two years to replace John Plumtree in boss Schmidt’s backroom staff in July.