All change for Ireland but focus the same for Spain test

The Ireland head coach insists there is no danger in overlooking the more bump on the road.

VAMOS: Ireland Head Coach Scott Bemand. Pic: ©INPHO/Ben Brady

News that Aoife Wafer is on course to return from injury in time for Sunday week’s pool decider against the Black Ferns wasn’t the only reason to wonder whether Irish eyes might be prematurely drawn towards that tie with the reigning champions.

When Scott Bemand opted to make seven changes from the side that accounted for Japan in last week’s opener it was always possible that the Ireland head coach would be asked if there was a danger in overlooking the more immediate bump on the road.