Returning to the international fold, however, is bound to reawaken some dark and hollow feelings. Relaxed after a morning of golf, I headed towards the catering end of The Campus with equal measures of trepidation and curiosity. Deccie's first game in charge didn't exactly get the pulses of the public racing, even though the performance was commendable. Yes, there is a demand for a more expansive game-plan, but results are still the primary measurement tool for progress. A performance reminiscent of the World Cup opener in Yokohama would do just fine, with a return of the tempo of 2018.

Source: Irish Independent February 01, 2020 02:26 UTC