Gaffney: We can play better

Despite Ireland’s convincing 15-6 victory over an in-form Australia side at Eden Park on Saturday, backs coach Alan Gaffney maintains the best is still to come from this Irish team.

Despite Ireland’s convincing 15-6 victory over an in-form Australia side at Eden Park on Saturday, backs coach Alan Gaffney maintains the best is still to come from this Irish team.

Emphatic as the win was, Australian born Gaffney attributes much of the plaudits to the Irish pack who won vital battles in the scrum, lineout and breakdown, insisting that the backline has more to offer.

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