Jack Conan: ‘There’s massive scope for me to get better’

Jack Conan is used to competition for places. He is a Leinster and Ireland back rower after all. So when the opportunity arises to start a Test match, the 25-year-old knows his only option is to take it and do his best to hang on.

Perhaps that is why Conan is candid about his performance at No.8 in Ireland’s series-deciding victory over the Wallabies in Sydney on Saturday.

Sitting back to admire one’s work is not conducive to staying in the selection frame and with the clock ticking to next year’s World Cup, the quest for improvement is essential.