Ireland 'desperate to show best version' - Bemand
Ireland's head coach Scott Bemand expressed the team's eagerness to showcase their skills in the upcoming Six Nations match against Scotland. With over 30,000 tickets sold, this match is set to break records for women's rugby in Ireland. Bemand emphasized the importance of inspiring the next generation and creating a positive atmosphere for fans.
- ▪Ireland is aiming for their third home win of the Six Nations campaign.
- ▪More than 30,000 tickets have been sold for the match, setting a record for women's rugby in Ireland.
- ▪Bemand highlighted the team's confidence after recent victories against Italy and Wales.
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Ireland 'desperate to show best version' - BemandImage source, InphoImage caption, Bemand's side sit third in the table, while Scotland are fifth ByJana McCabeBBC Sport NI journalistPublished24 minutes agoIreland head coach Scott Bemand said his side "are desperate to get on the pitch and show people what they can do" in Sunday's final Six Nations match against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium [14:30 BST].Bemand's side are aiming to register their third home win of this campaign and secure third position in the table.More than 30,000 tickets have been sold for the match in Dublin, which is a record number for a women's rugby match in Ireland. "We're desperate to get out there. We've done the prep work. Now it's about recover, refresh and get ready to go," Bemand said.
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