O'Mahony: Farrell and coaching ticket provide calm atmosphere that players thrive in 

For the last 20 months, Farrell has matched his predecessor’s consistency with a remarkable run of form that has seen a Triple Crown, series win in New Zealand and victory this month over world champions South Africa in 2022 alone.

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Peter O’Mahony has praised Andy Farrell and his coaching staff for the calming atmosphere they create to help Ireland’s players bring out the best in themselves.

Farrell has presided over a regeneration of team Ireland since he stepped up from defence coach to succeed Joe Schmidt following their World Cup quarter-final exit in Japan three years ago.