Flying Fijians Head Coach Glen Ella says there can be no more excuses for their second Test against Ireland this weekend.The side arrived in Ireland with high hopes ahead of their second test. Ella says the have left the disappointing 23-10 loss to Scotland behind them to focus on their next task.
Speaking to SunSports from the Radisson Hotel in Dublin yesterday, Ella says the players now have had ample time together to prepare unlike last week.
He believes they are in a much better position following their first test match against Scotland.
“We have now moved into our second week. Players are in camp unlike last week when players kept coming in till the last day. There can be no excuses this week,” Ella said.
Six Nations champion Ireland looks to be on form. The Wallabies dreams of a Grand Slam tour was dashed following a 20-20 draw against Ireland yesterday.
Ella and assistant coach Mike Brewer were present at the encounter to review the strengths and weaknesses of their next opponent. He says the Flying Fijians needs to be on their toes in order to beat Ireland.
“I thought the Ireland scrum is not as good as Scotland but their lineouts are working. Ireland is tough and they are putting a lot of pressure in the breakdown areas. We need to win our set pieces and work hard in the breakdowns,” he said.
Running against time Ella says his Flying Fijians side just has a few days to get their acts right. Few changes are highly likely to be made in the starting line up to face Ireland.
Ireland based Timoci Nagusa and Apolosi Satala expected to join the team today. Satala who missed the first test against Scotland last weekend due to his late arrival had gone back to his Gloucester club to play a match.
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