Hung, drawn and quarter-finalled once again
After the carnage of Cardiff, Ireland remain the only top-tier team never to make the semi final of a World Cup
When Ireland lifted a second consecutive Six Nations title last March, we were warned. When Joe Schmidt’s men ascended to second place in the world rankings last August, we were warned. When France were dispatched without our key leaders two weeks ago, we were warned. In the end, as a nation, we chose not to listen.
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