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Audio: Belfast Camp Press Conference

Audio: Belfast Camp Press Conference

An Ireland squad of youth and experience is currently training away in Belfast, laying the groundwork for the new season with Grand Slam-winning coach Declan Kidney and his fellow coaches. Click on the links below to listen to Monday’s press conference in full.

Click here to listen to Part 1

Speaking at Monday’s press conference at the Europa Hotel in Belfast, Ireland head coach Declan Kidney comments on pre-season training and the planned camps, and continuing the good work which began earlier in the summer with the North American tour and the Churchill Cup.

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Click here to listen to Part 2

Ireland team manager Paul McNaughton talks about the protocol surrounding foreign-based players and their release for international duty, forwards coach Gert Smal gives his opinion on the front row and the impact of the Lions on the forward selection for the autumn internationals, while Declan Kidney chats about our November opposition and the Tri Nations.

Click here to listen to Part 3

The third and final part of Monday’s press conference at the Europa Hotel, with Declan Kidney answering questions about Keith Earls, the performances of Ireland’s Lions players, gaining momentum for the 2011 World Cup and planning for the future.