Stephen Ferris: Any kind of win will show Ireland can handle the big beasts

Forget talk about processes, progress or evolution, this isn’t about the means for the former back row, just the ends.

Canterbury, the official kit partner to Irish Rugby, has revealed the new Ireland Rugby Heritage jersey, inspired by the classic jerseys of the past. The Heritage jersey is available now via Intersport Elverys in store and via Elverys.ie, and on Canterbury.com. Pictured at the launch of the heritage jersey are former Ireland internationals Fiona Coghlan and Stephen Ferris, in Toner’s Pub, Baggot St, Dublin.

Stephen Ferris doesn’t much care how Ireland go about getting a win against South Africa at the Aviva Stadium this Saturday. Forget any talk about processes, progress or evolution, this isn’t about the means for the former back row, just the ends.

It’s an interesting take given the game doesn’t carry any value in terms of match points or tables. The World Cup is still almost a year away and Andy Farrell has made it a priority to build depth into his roster via the Maori and Emerging Ireland games.