So says Rugby Journalist Ruiadhri O Connor.
Ireland's experienced players couldn't perform on the biggest stage at the highest point in their careers and there's a lot of questions to answer as to why that's the case.
Thats the view of rugby journalist for the Irish Independent Ruiadhri O'Connor who has been covering the team in Japan
He says new coach Andy Farrell must use his experience to make some tough decisions on the make up of the squad:
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Laois overcame Carlow in Croke Park.
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The Bray woman will take on France's Floria Pill on September 5th.
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Both teams are at home this weekend.
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The 17-year-old won the West of Ireland Women's Amateur Open Championship last weekend.
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Both sides are looking to end the campaign on a high.
Shane Lowry And Rory McIlroy In Contention At Memorial Tournament
Lowry is three shots off the top.
There's Serious Competition In The Laois Panel - Mark Dowling
Tommy Fitzgerald's side take on Carlow this Saturday in the Joe McDonagh Final.
Westmeath Ladies Look To Book All-Ireland Quarter-Final Spot
The Lake County take on Louth this Sunday.
Alex Dunne Aiming For Big Weekend In Monaco
The Offaly man is looking to build on his impressive race in Montreal.
Offaly Camogie Captain Looking Forward To Kilkenny Clash
The Faithful travel to Nowlan Park this weekend.
Shane Lowry In Action At Memorial Tournament
The Offaly golfer is competing for the first time in three weeks.
Laois Aiming To Make It Third Time Lucky In Joe McDonagh Cup Decider
The O'Moore County face Carlow in the final this weekend.
Galway To Host Westmeath On Sunday June 14th
The clash at Pearse Stadium will throw in at 2pm.
Second Round Draw Made For FAI Cup
Athlone Town's men's and women's teams have learned their opponents.
Cian Reddy Keeps Up Unbeaten Professional Record
The Laois boxer defeated Marian Wesolowski over the weekend.
Westmeath Ladies Get Opening Win In All-Ireland Intermediate Championship
Offaly suffered defeat in the Junior Championship.
Athlone Town Knocked Out Of All-Island Cup
Town's hopes of landing the first trophy of the season have ended.
Limerick See Off Offaly In Senior Camogie Championship
The Faithful were beaten by five points in the end.
Athlone Town Suffer Defeat Away To UCD In First Division
Town remain without a win since April.
