Andrew Goodman says it will be good to talk when Leinster's Ireland players return after their crushing World Cup exit.
Goodman's own brilliant France 2023 experience with Samoa came to a disappointing end - the Pacific Islanders failing to record a pool victory despite passages of exciting, enterprising play.
“The mental space now is important to refresh away from the game," said Goodman. "But it's definitely something that you have to talk about."You have to talk about these things, be open, have conversations, and then it's about performing week to week. When Samoa went home, he experienced mixed emotions watching Ireland take on the All Blacks - having worked with so many of those in green last season as the province's backs coach.
"I wanted them to have a successful tournament but everyone around the world appreciated the style of rugby they played. They can hold their heads high in my eyes.” It was Schmidt who brought him to Leinster as a player in 2012. Goodman still marvels at that "random call" from the ex-Leinster and Ireland boss.
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