WXV series about 'turning the page' for Ireland
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says the forthcoming WXV series represents an opportunity to start bringing on new talent with the 2029 World Cup in mind.
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"We're at the start of a World Cup cycle now. The Six Nations, we wanted to keep the momentum from the World Cup going and this is the sort of turning of the page."
— Scott Bemand , Athlete
"It feels like we are on the cusp of something."
— Scott Bemand , Athlete
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Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says the forthcoming WXV series represents an opportunity to start bringing on new talent with the 2029 World Cup in mind.
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