Can lieutenant Andy cut it as the head honcho?

His Master’s Voice: Andy Farrell chats to new captain Johnny Sexton
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You will hear much talk over the coming weeks about whether Andy Farrell is made of the right stuff to be the head coach of Ireland or whether, in fact, he is one of nature’s number twos, a favourite sporting cliché.
And not without justification, the psychology and dynamics of making that final step up from highly rated specialist coach and assistant to head coach are fascinating.
Farrell achieved everything as a Rugby League player and has an extensive coaching CV in Union that ...

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