Ireland forward Jack Conan credits Andy Farrell's culture shift and says he'll keep playing as long as body and mind allow.
Jack Conan has no plans to hang up his boots. The Ireland number eight has made it clear that he wants to keep competing for as long as he feels strong in both body and mind, even after a shoulder injury tested his patience.
Speaking in a recent podcast interview, Conan reflected on the impact of head coach Andy Farrell, who he says has driven a real cultural shift inside the Ireland camp. The changes under Farrell have shaped how the squad lives, trains and connects, and Conan pointed to that environment as a major reason the group has operated at such a high level.
The shoulder problem, meanwhile, was a reminder of how fine the margins are for a back-rower whose game is built on heavy carries, physical collisions and relentless work around the park. Conan spoke about the rehab process and the mental side of coming back, and about how he measures his readiness to go again.
For now, his message is simple: the hunger is still there. As long as the body holds up and the motivation stays high, Conan intends to keep pushing for his place in a fiercely competitive Irish back row.
