Andy Farrell: Defence is the bedrock of Test rugby success

Defence, as far as Farrell, and former Wigan team-mate Shaun Edwards, who has transformed France’s since his arrival from Wales, is the bedrock of success in Test rugby
Andy Farrell: Defence is the bedrock of Test rugby success

'YOUR DEFENCE IS YOUR CHARACTER': Head coach Andy Farrell. Pic: INPHO/Morgan Treacy

Ireland will investigate the nature of the quartet of hamstring injuries that have hampered the Test team’s Guinness Six Nations campaign thus far but Andy Farrell will not let the issue sidetrack his quest for continued success against the world’s best teams when France visit Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

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