'Frustrated' Paul O’Connell says Ireland players are taking responsibility for poor results

Paul O’Connell is positive that a corner can be turned by Ireland in the near future
'Frustrated' Paul O’Connell says Ireland players are taking responsibility for poor results

Ireland forward coach Paul O’Connell: 'I've been there before with Irish teams that have done well, I've been there with Irish teams when we've struggled'

Paul O’Connell believes Ireland have to keep working hard and staying calm in order to turn frustrating performances into winning ones.

The former Munster, Ireland and Lions captain is yet to experience victory since his appointment as forwards coach to the national team by Andy Farrell last month. Two defeats in the first two games of the 2021 Guinness Six Nations have left Ireland supporters, players and management alike frustrated.

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