Eddie O' Sullivan ha confirmado su dimisión como coche principal de Irlanda.Él había estado en cambio desde el noviembre de 2001 y estaba bajo presión después de una taza desastrosa del mundo, seguida por una campaña pobre en las naciones de RBS seises.

Irlanda no pudo hacerlo fuera de las etapas del grupo en la taza del mundo y podía manejar solamente victorias sobre Escocia e Italia en las seis naciones.

O' Sullivan dicho: “Dando a mi papel como coche de la cabeza del equipo mucha consideración, he decidido reducir.”

El coche de 49 años condujo Irlanda a tres coronas triples durante su reinado pero sus críticos todavía se sentían que él no consiguió el mejor de un equipo rico talentoso.

Expectations were high that the Irish would do well at the World Cup but heavy defeats by France and Argentina meant they failed to progress from the group stages for the first time.

Last Saturday’s 33-10 defeat by England sealed a poor championship for Ireland and signalled the end for O’Sullivan.

His statement continued: “I would like to thank my management team and all the players that I have worked with during my tenure as Irish coach.

“Their commitment and professionalism in representing their country has been consummate throughout.

“I would also like to thank the IRFU for their unwavering support of me as coach to the team.

“In addition, I would like to thank the Irish rugby supporters who have played a huge role in driving the team on to some outstanding performances in recent years.

“Finally, I would like to wish the Irish rugby team and the IRFU every success in the future, in a professional sport that is becoming more demanding and competitive by the day.

“I will not be making any further comments on this issue for the foreseeable future, and I would ask that the privacy of both myself and my family at this time be respected.”

BBC

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