Former International Alison Miller says their confidence will have taken a knock.
Laois' former Irish International Alison Miller says Ireland's confidence will have taken a knock from the manner of the defeat to France.
Portlaoise's Emma Hooban came off the bench to cross the whitewash in the 56-15 defeat.
#WomensSixNations Group B:
— Irish Rugby (@IrishRugby) April 17, 2021
74 | Ireland 13 France 56
Emma Hooban!
Solid line out and drive into the corner. 💪 #ShoulderToShoulder #IrishRugby #IREvFRA pic.twitter.com/XlEfPBWPBd
Ireland now turn their attention to a meeting with Italy next weekend in a third-place playoff.
Miller says the team have to maintain their belief:
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