Disadvantaged in size and power, Ireland built a defensive system around intelligence, line integrity, and recovery speed rather than bone-jarring tackles. They could swarm the ball and turn opposition line breaks into turnovers faster than any other side — and shift their entire defensive system mid-play. The thesis: modern defense wins on adaptability and speed-to-ball, not physical intimidation.
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