Always room to improve, even after biggest wins

You heard the views of the Irish camp after losing to New Zealand last November.

Always room to improve, even after biggest wins
Tue, 18 Mar, 2014 - 00:00
Kieran Shannon
Kieran Shannon

They spoke about their devastation but also their optimism

It’s such a thin line.

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