“You can learn so much by just watching them on the laptops, seeing how they do something. “We were actually just talking about it yesterday and then we sat down and were chatting about what we’re all looking at individually,” he said.
Now that Baird is very much immersed in the rugby world, the talented forward is looking for inspiration from his fellow players as to how to improve in certain aspects of his game. I enjoyed watching and playing rugby but it would have been Nadal who I idolised.” “It was more tennis, Nadal was my idol when I was growing up.
“I wouldn’t have really looked up to anybody in rugby,” Baird told reporters. That final facet is something he took from tennis legend Rafael Nadal, whose determination and will to win is legendary. The Leinster forward also impresses in the technical aspects of the game, as well as his work ethic and competitiveness. He may not be a starter in their first choice XV at the global tournament, but the 24-year-old’s versatility and athleticism is very much suited to an impact role off the bench. The hybrid forward, who is equally capable at lock or back-row, looks set to play a key role for the Irish at the Rugby World Cup.īaird forced his way into matchday 23 during this year’s Six Nations and started in Ireland’s Six Nations Grand Slam triumph over England. Back five forward Ryan Baird never looked to rugby for inspiration when growing up but it did not stop him becoming one of the best players in Ireland.
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