Andes crash survivor inspires Irish rugby team with resilience story

Nando Parrado, a survivor of the 1972 Andes plane crash, spoke to the Irish rugby team in Portugal, sharing his harrowing experience. His story, which includes the loss of family members and survival against extreme conditions, inspired the players. Parrado, along with another survivor, trekked for two months to alert rescuers after the crash. His talk resonated with the team, highlighting themes of resilience and teamwork, which they could relate to through their rugby background. The Irish squad is preparing for four autumn internationals, starting with a match against New Zealand. This will be their first encounter since losing to the All Blacks in the World Cup quarter-finals last year.