Ipswich boss Roy Keane reveals rugby outing inspired Cardiff victory
Published 23:00 29/11/09 By Ken Gorman
Roy Keane took his Ipswich squad to Cardiff a day early - to let them gain inspiration from Australia's rugby team!
"Players sometimes need a break from the normal routine to relax them. That's why I took them to see Wales play Australia," said Keane.
"I'm a big rugby fan anyway, so I enjoyed it. But I think the lads enjoyed the spectacle as well.
"They sampled the atmosphere of a 70,000 crowd, had the chance to see the Millennium Stadium.
"I'd like to think that most of them will maybe play before a crowd that size themsleves one day."
The trip clearly had the desired effect, as Ipswich scored a surprise victory to stretch their unbeaten run to seven games.
And now Keane hopes he can back to watch another big rugby occasion in the Welsh capital. "I'd love to see Wales playing Ireland there!" he said.
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