Ireland Rugby Team to Bounce Back Despite Erin King's Injury

Ireland's rugby coach is confident of the team's regrouping after Erin King's injury.

Ireland's head coach Scott Bemand is optimistic that his team will recover from the loss of influential flanker Erin King. King suffered a knee injury in the defeat against England. The coach stated that the squad has rallied around her and they have options to replace her. Bemand also mentioned that the team's first-half performance contributed to the heavy loss against England.

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