Argentina take a 20-10 lead into halftime in their Rugby World Cup 2015 quarterfinal against Ireland being played at the Millennium stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
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Schmidt recently revealed his “love-hate relationship” with coaching drives his obsessive side, and White confirmed the former Leinster boss will quickly be seeking solace through analysis.
“It’s very disappointing to lose in such a big game”.
“He’s very humble, willing to admit mistakes if there are any and change things if it’s better for the team”. “We are very proud of our players who are the main protagonists here”.
They looked to have had a penalty for a scrum infringement but Cordero broke into the Ireland 22 down the right. The loss of Tommy Bowe to injury was another setback for Ireland.
Ireland won its pool last weekend at considerable expense, with injuries to key men: Flyhalf Jonny Sexton, captain and lock Paul O’Connell, flanker Peter O’Mahony, and a suspension to flanker Sean O’Brien.
Heaslip said Sexton’s late withdrawal would not alter the way Ireland approached the match against the Pumas because everyone in the squad was ready to step in at any stage.
“It’s hard not to respect that Argentina performance, the combination of power and pace made it difficult for us”. “We demand a lot of everyone (in training), not just the 23 involved on match day”.
But despite Argentina’s momentum against the Wolfhounds ahead of their RWC fixture, coach Daniel Hourcade believes the more important matter for his side is to focus on what will happen come game time on Sunday.
“As a players group we’re devastated because of all of the fans we have and all the people that were there today, and the people who have travelled over the last few weeks”, forward Chris Henry said.
“It’s devastating to be going home tomorrow after putting your body on the line for the whole tournament”, said Earls. “But it was exacerbated by that last 15 minutes”.
“It was weird. I looked up at one stage and it was only 12 minutes gone”.
The gap was down to three, but that was as good as it got and Argentina upped the tempo and were worthy winners.
We’ll be taking you through every tackle, every try and every tear – so get the kettle on and get settled.
The bedrock, though, is a strong amateur game, with more than 480 clubs divided into 25 provincial unions the length and breadth of the country, players’ identification with their clubs where they start playing soon after learning to walk and a passion for the Pumas’ colours.
“They gave everything but it was tough out there – and that’s Test rugby”.
Schmidt claimed Sanchez made a meal of the challenge, that allowed Argentina to secure a six-point lead heading into the final throes.
And Creevy added of his own emotions: “I feel incredible, I don’t know how to explain it. I still can’t get around it; I still don’t know what to say”.
“And there’s a little lack of experience, and that was very frustrating”.
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“Mads is a confident guy, he’s kicking extremely well at the moment, he’s striking the ball really well of the tee and he’s one of these guys who will really thrive in this environment”.
