Jason Cowman – the coach keeping the Ireland team ahead of the pace

Andy Farrell’s team have to contend with injuries in this Six Nations but player loss has been absorbed by a squad with an S&C coach who’s been a constant in the national set-up

Stalwart: Strength and conditioning coach Jason Cowman during the Ireland captain's run at the Stadio Olimpico. Photo: Sportsfile

Sinéad Kissane

In the build-up to the 2019 Rugby World Cup, personal photos of players, coaches and backroom team members were taken by photography agency Inpho before the Ireland squad left for Japan.

One of the most creative was the photo of strength and conditioning coach Jason Cowman.