This team has no demons to conquer and will relish the challenge
Johnny Sexton and Peter O' Mahony look on from the sidelines during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between Ireland and Scotland at Stade de France In Greek legend the ship of Theseus had every single plank and nail replaced by a new one over the course of several centuries. The issue of whether or not it remained the same vessel has been the subject of philosophical debate ever since.
The same question could be posed about a national team which has never progressed beyond the quarter finals of a Rugby World Cup.
Of course not. Andy Farrell’s 2023 squad of players do not have the demeanour of men haunted by historical precedent. Mentally fortified by sports psychology guru Gary Keegan, inspired by Farrell’s indomitable positivity, rolling inexorably towards a world record-equalling 18-match winning streak, they smile in the face of adversity, or so we are told. They have no demons to conquer. Except ours.
That ominous cloud at the back of many supporters’ heads is the result of very painful memories. They know that successive Irish teams have found an ingenious variety of ways to lose quarter finals. So for them it will always be the same cursed ship until Ireland finally get to a semi-final.
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