Sir, - After the disgraceful performance by the Irish rugby team in losing to Italy, I would like to give Brian Ashton and Pat Whelan some humble advice on how to play attractive and winning rugby. Please go along to any school or club in the country any Saturday or Sunday and watch mini-rugby. Running and passing create tries, unlike your rhino-type bashing game. Give us fans a break and run with the ball! - Yours, etc.,
Blackrock, Co Dublin.