Eddie O' Sullivan confirmou sua renúncia como o ônibus principal de Ireland.Tinha estado na mudança desde novembro 2001 e estava sob a pressão após um copo desastroso do mundo, seguido por uma campanha pobre nas nações de RBS seis.

Ireland não o fêz fora dos estágios do grupo no copo do mundo e podia somente controlar vitórias sobre Scotland e Italy nas seis nações.

O' Sullivan disse: “Dando a meu papel como o ônibus da cabeça da equipe muita consideração, eu decidi-me step-down.”

O ônibus de 49 year-old conduziu a Ireland a três coroas triplas durante seu reino mas seus críticos sentiram ainda que não começou o mais melhor fora de uma equipe rica talented.

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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