‘A massive kick up the arse’ – John Fogarty hopes Munster loss can inspire Ireland stars against All Blacks in Chicago

Ireland assistant coach John Fogarty. Photo: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Ireland assistant coach John Fogarty has dismissed the idea that a lack of quality game-time will hinder the national team when they meet a battle-hardened All Blacks side in Chicago.

And he believes that Leinster’s Ireland stars who were on the end of a humiliating 31-14 defeat to Munster on Saturday got a timely reminder of the level they need to hit next week if they are to repeat the 2016 win over New Zealand at Soldier Field.

See Full Page