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O'Sullivan: Statement performance must follow the noise

Declan Murphy

Declan Murphy

Sports Betting Analyst

11 February 2026
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Former Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan says it's important that Ireland block out the noise that followed on from their showing in Paris, insisting that a statement performance is required in their second Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy on Saturday.

Former Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan says it's important that Ireland block out the noise that followed on from their showing in Paris, insisting that a statement performance is required in their second Guinness Six Nations clash against Italy on Saturday.

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