"Two years out from the World Cup, stuff starts to get a little bit more serious," he replied."
"You start really putting your foot down on it and know what you're working for, three or four years out it's a little bit tougher to do that. Where we're at? We'll see in November."
An infusion of fresh players is needed for the Ireland squad as the World Cup approaches in two years. Preparations intensify when the tournament is two years away and selection decisions become more focused. Clear performance targets and tougher selection standards become necessary to shape the squad. A three- to four-year horizon makes decisive planning and selection more difficult. Current squad readiness and the impact of any changes will become clearer by November when further assessments and selections are expected to indicate the team's direction.
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