Farrell urges charges to embrace challenge of the 'hardest tour' in rugby

The Ireland head coach earmarked the five-game tour to the Land Of The Long White Cloud as the start of the national side’s World Cup 2023 campaign.

Wed, 15 Jun, 2022 - 01:00

Simon Lewis

Andy Farrell revealed the 40 players he will take on tour to New Zealand and urged them to meet the challenge of the “hardest tour” in world rugby head on in order for Ireland to reap any reward from the experience.

The Ireland head coach earmarked the five-game tour to the Land Of The Long White Cloud as the start of the national side’s World Cup 2023 campaign and believes the three Tests against the All Blacks and two midweek meetings with the Maori All Blacks are both the ideal preparation ahead of next year’s tournament and an examination of his player’s suitability for selection 14 months from now.