![]() ![]() But they did show considerable character to get the draw when they could so easily have lost. ![]() In the event, they didn’t which was unquestionably disappointing. Everyone knew that there was going to be a second-half French backlash, the question was whether Ireland had enough in reserve to hold on. Their first half display, which saw Bowe cross for two tries, was exceptional. Ireland played with an intensity which forced their opponents into errors. They had, after all, draw away with the side who came within a whisker of winning the World Cup.įair enough, France were not at their best but much of the credit for that must go to Ireland for the way them put them under pressure. “A draw is suppose to be a good result over here but we gave ourselves a great opportunity to come away with a win and not to score in the second half was very disappointing.”Īll true, and very understandable given the circumstances of Sunday’s encounter, but I’d also suggest that the Irish team should not be too hard on themselves. “Yeah, it felt like a defeat.” admitted Bowe. ![]()
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