“It's a dimissive term to say the Irish team are plucky because it rings back to the old days when we went out and gave it a lash, set our hair on fire and ran after the opposition for 20 minutes and, if they survived that, they beat us by 50 points.”
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Eddie O'Sullivan
Eddie O'Sullivan, born on November 21, 1958, is a renowned rugby coach. Throughout his career, he has served as the head coach of several national teams, achieving significant success on the international stage. more
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