Coach Farrell expects Ireland to be ruthless against Italy


  • Rugby
  • Thursday, 22 Oct 2020

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England v Ireland - Twickenham Stadium, London, Britain - February 23, 2020 Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match REUTERS/Hannah Mckay

(Reuters) - Ireland coach Andy Farrell has challenged his side to produce a ruthless and dynamic performance when they return to action for the first time in seven months to take on Italy in their rescheduled Six Nations tie on Saturday.

Ireland host the Italians in Dublin on Saturday at the resumption of the competition, on hold since March because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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