Simon Easterby: Ireland earning the rewards after embracing evolution

The defence coach is keen for the side to build on the momentum created by an eight-match winning run going back to last year's Six Nations

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Simon Easterby believes a new generation of Ireland internationals are perfectly poised to stay ahead of the curve and hit the ground running against Wales in their Six Nations opener on Saturday.

The Ireland defence coach has been on board with the national team since 2014. He has seen the side’s fortunes rise and fall, players come and go and there is a clear excitement as to where the collective finds itself as it kicks into 2022.